Thinking about investing in real estate crowdfunding?
In this video, I break down my real-life returns from platforms like Fundrise, Arrived Homes, Streetwise, Groundfloor, and Concrete — including which ones disappointed me, which ones actually performed well, and why I eventually stopped investing in most crowdfunding platforms altogether.
Crowdfunding sounds like easy passive income… until you look at the actual numbers.
I share my annualized returns, the problems these platforms don’t talk about, why certain deals turn into multi-year nightmares, and which platforms still deliver consistent results.
If you're deciding where to invest in real estate — or whether crowdfunding is even worth it — this breakdown will help you avoid major mistakes.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – How I started investing in real estate crowdfunding
00:19 – Regulation CF & why crowdfunding became popular
00:49 – Accredited investor rules (quick overview)
01:31 – My early experiences with Fundrise, Arrived, Streetwise, Groundfloor
02:14 – Why Fundrise underperformed (3.4% annual return)
02:49 – Arrived Homes review & 17-property performance
03:37 – Why brand-new homes aren’t profitable for rentals
04:15 – Why these platforms struggle (marketing vs real returns)
04:53 – Tax benefits vs no tax perks in crowdfunding
05:14 – Streetwise review – my worst performer (-31%)
05:36 – The platforms I still like
05:56 – Groundfloor review: 8–10% returns
06:32 – Problems with Groundfloor (long delays, default loans)
07:35 – How Co-Investing Club approaches long-term investments
08:27 – Concrete review: 6.65% returns + weekly dividends
09:43 – Summary of different types of passive real estate investments
10:13 – Diversification benefits in small-amount investing
10:28 – Free course link + closing thoughts
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Thinking about investing in real estate crowdfunding?
In this video, I break down my real-life returns from platforms like Fundrise, Arrived Homes, Streetwise, Groundfloor, and Concrete — including which ones disappointed me, which ones actually performed well, and why I eventually stopped investing in most crowdfunding platforms altogether.
Crowdfunding sounds like easy passive income… until you look at the actual numbers.
I share my annualized returns, the problems these platforms don’t talk about, why certain deals turn into multi-year nightmares, and which platforms still deliver consistent results.
If you're deciding where to invest in real estate — or whether crowdfunding is even worth it — this breakdown will help you avoid major mistakes.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – How I started investing in real estate crowdfunding
00:19 – Regulation CF & why crowdfunding became popular
00:49 – Accredited investor rules (quick overview)
01:31 – My early experiences with Fundrise, Arrived, Streetwise, Groundfloor
02:14 – Why Fundrise underperformed (3.4% annual return)
02:49 – Arrived Homes review & 17-property performance
03:37 – Why brand-new homes aren’t profitable for rentals
04:15 – Why these platforms struggle (marketing vs real returns)
04:53 – Tax benefits vs no tax perks in crowdfunding
05:14 – Streetwise review – my worst performer (-31%)
05:36 – The platforms I still like
05:56 – Groundfloor review: 8–10% returns
06:32 – Problems with Groundfloor (long delays, default loans)
07:35 – How Co-Investing Club approaches long-term investments
08:27 – Concrete review: 6.65% returns + weekly dividends
09:43 – Summary of different types of passive real estate investments
10:13 – Diversification benefits in small-amount investing
10:28 – Free course link + closing thoughts
Forget the White Picket Fence: Alternative Housing Ideas to Save Money & See the World
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Forget the White Picket Fence: Alternative Housing Ideas to Save Money & See the World
Tired of the traditional path of buying a house, settling down, and living with a big mortgage? You're not alone—and you don't have to follow that route. In this episode, Brian and Deni explore 10+ creative, budget-friendly alternative housing options that challenge the status quo. From house hacking and RV living to pet-sitting abroad and living on a boat, you'll discover unconventional ways people are slashing their housing costs while living life on their terms.
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✔️ Why living abroad might be cheaper than staying put
✔️ How job perks can include free rent (even in the U.S.)
⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 – Why challenge traditional housing norms
01:23 – What is house hacking?
03:08 – Creative house hacking examples from Deni
06:15 – Adding an ADU to offset mortgage costs
07:42 – RV living: affordable and mobile
10:23 – Tiny homes as portable housing
12:15 – Living on a boat: real stories
14:50 – House-sitting & pet-sitting around the world
16:35 – Nomad life & geo-arbitrage
18:32 – Getting free housing through work
20:10 – Could living at an all-inclusive resort be cheaper?
22:05 – Free housing as a property or maintenance manager
23:40 – Final thoughts: Think outside the (house) box
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Buck$ Outside The Box Podcast
Thinking about investing in real estate crowdfunding?
In this video, I break down my real-life returns from platforms like Fundrise, Arrived Homes, Streetwise, Groundfloor, and Concrete — including which ones disappointed me, which ones actually performed well, and why I eventually stopped investing in most crowdfunding platforms altogether.
Crowdfunding sounds like easy passive income… until you look at the actual numbers.
I share my annualized returns, the problems these platforms don’t talk about, why certain deals turn into multi-year nightmares, and which platforms still deliver consistent results.
If you're deciding where to invest in real estate — or whether crowdfunding is even worth it — this breakdown will help you avoid major mistakes.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – How I started investing in real estate crowdfunding
00:19 – Regulation CF & why crowdfunding became popular
00:49 – Accredited investor rules (quick overview)
01:31 – My early experiences with Fundrise, Arrived, Streetwise, Groundfloor
02:14 – Why Fundrise underperformed (3.4% annual return)
02:49 – Arrived Homes review & 17-property performance
03:37 – Why brand-new homes aren’t profitable for rentals
04:15 – Why these platforms struggle (marketing vs real returns)
04:53 – Tax benefits vs no tax perks in crowdfunding
05:14 – Streetwise review – my worst performer (-31%)
05:36 – The platforms I still like
05:56 – Groundfloor review: 8–10% returns
06:32 – Problems with Groundfloor (long delays, default loans)
07:35 – How Co-Investing Club approaches long-term investments
08:27 – Concrete review: 6.65% returns + weekly dividends
09:43 – Summary of different types of passive real estate investments
10:13 – Diversification benefits in small-amount investing
10:28 – Free course link + closing thoughts
