Cult Wines vs Doorvest Comparison

Assess their risks, liquidity, investments, returns, timeframes and other terms

Invest in a portfolio of highly desirable wines

Invest in single-family homes

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Investments
$35,000

Minimum investment levels start at $35,000 for the Premier Cru tier and go up to £1 million for the Black Tier.

Investments
$56,000

The minimum investment on Doorvest is a 25% down payment on a home, averaging $56,250 based on the average home price of $225,000.


Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing with Cult Wine Investment involves market risks, potential fluctuations in wine prices, and variable liquidity, which could impact the value and sale of the assets.

Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing with Doorvest involves risks such as market volatility, economic changes, and property-specific issues. While the platform aims to manage these effectively, outcomes can be uncertain, and investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and conduct due diligence before investing.


Minimum Liquidity
1/5

Cult Wine Investment allows for portfolio liquidation, typically within 8 to 12 weeks, through sales to global trade, collectors, and consumers.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

Doorvest allows investors to sell their homes back to the platform, requiring them to connect with a client partner for more information on the process.

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Moderate Return
8 %

Cult Wine Investment has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 8% since 2009.

High Return
18 %

Doorvest reports an average annual investment return of 18%, accounting for rental income, property appreciation, and mortgage leveraging.


Long-term Investment
3-10 years

Cult Wine Investment advises a 3-5 year minimum investment term, ideally extending to 5-10 years for optimal results.

Long-term Investment
5-30 years

Doorvest focuses on long-term investments in single-family rentals, generally suggesting a commitment of several years to decades, based on real estate appreciation and rental income.


Who can invest
International

Cult Wine Investment accepts investors worldwide with no geographic restrictions. Minimum age requirement: 18 or legal drinking age in your country.

Who can invest
United States

To invest with Doorvest, you need to be in the U.S. or able to sign documents at a U.S. Embassy.


Moderate Volatility
3/5

Fine wine values can fluctuate due to various factors, resulting in lower volatility compared to traditional markets, yet still subject to changes in market conditions.

Moderate Volatility
3/5

Real estate assets on Doorvest can experience volatility due to economic shifts, interest rate changes, and local market trends, potentially affecting investment values and posing risks for short-term investors.


Regulation and audits
Not Regulated

Wine investment is not regulated by financial authorities such as the Financial Conduct Authority or the Securities Commission.

Regulation and audits
TREC Regulated

Doorvest complies with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) consumer protection notice, indicating adherence to state-level real estate transaction standards. It does not provide details on broader financial regulations or audits, focusing more on real estate industry compliance than securities regulation.


Insurance
Yes

Cult Wine Investment's stored wines are fully insured against physical loss or damage, kept in a secure facility near London.

Insurance
Yes

Doorvest protects rental investments with homeowner's insurance, covering physical structure damage and potentially extending to personal belongings and medical expenses. This coverage is a mortgage lender requirement, safeguarding against various damages, though investors should be aware of any coverage limitations.


Payouts
No Recurring Payouts

Cult Wine Investment does not offer dividends.

Payouts
Rental Income

Doorvest offers rental income as returns to investors, bolstered by a Rent Guarantee that includes vacancy and non-payment protection for the first three months, with an option to extend up to 12 months. Additionally, a Renovation Guarantee covers repair costs for the first year of ownership.


Withdrawals

To receive funds from Cult Wine Investment, investors sell their wine, typically within 8-12 weeks, and then the proceeds are returned to them.

Withdrawals

To get their money back, Doorvest investors need to sell their property, with the timeline depending on market conditions and the sale process. The process is initiated through Doorvest, and funds are received after the property is sold and the transaction is completed.


Extra Fees
No

Cult Wine Investment charges an annual fee based on the investment tier, with the Premier Cru tier at 2.75%, Grand Cru at 2.50%, Cult Cru at 2.25%, and Black Tier at 2%. Fees are divided into monthly payments calculated from the portfolio's end-of-month value, rather than an annual lump sum.

Extra Fees
Yes

Doorvest employs a fee model, deriving revenue from a portion of the monthly rental income and margins on home sales, always at fair market value.


Taxes
Annual Statement

Cult Wine Investment assists with tax documentation upon request or through a Relationship Manager for higher-tier investors.

Taxes
Tax Form

Doorvest facilitates tax compliance by providing investors with all necessary documentation for tax filing, related to real estate investment income and expenses.

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