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
How to Start Investing in Real Estate Without Getting Crushed by Taxes
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How to Start Investing in Real Estate Without Getting Crushed by Taxes
Are you a real estate investor looking to reduce your tax burden — or just trying to understand how depreciation recapture could affect your bottom line?
In this episode, Brian Davis (co-founder of SparkRental) sits down with Sean Lovison, a Certified Financial Planner and CPA, to unpack everything you need to know about real estate depreciation, tax liability, and smart exit strategies — including how to avoid surprise tax bills when selling rental properties.
We cover:
✅ What is depreciation recapture and how does it work?
✅ How to calculate your real tax liability when selling a property
✅ The difference between capital gains vs. depreciation recapture
✅ Real-life examples of investors getting hit with unexpected taxes
✅ How to use 1031 exchanges to defer taxes legally
✅ What is a “lazy 1031 exchange” in syndications and how it works
✅ Tax tips for passive vs. active real estate investors
✅ What happens if you don’t claim depreciation (hint: it’s bad!)
✅ The long-term tax benefits of holding until “the endgame”
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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
