Landa vs Groundfloor Comparison

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

Invest in fractional shares of rental properties

Invest in real estate loans

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Investments
$5

Landa's minimum share investment is $5, with personal buy limits set at 10% of income/net worth per property, no limits for entities, and weekly deposits capped at $100,000.

Investments
$10

Groundfloor enables individuals to begin investing in real estate with a minimal initial requirement of only $10.


Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing in Landa carries risks such as market volatility and potential loss of investment. Despite Landa's measures to legally separate each property series to protect investors' assets, there's no absolute guarantee in bankruptcy scenarios.

Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing on Groundfloor involves credit risk from borrower default, market risk due to real estate market fluctuations, liquidity risk as investments are tied up until loan maturity without a secondary market for early exit, regulatory risk from changes in laws affecting real estate and crowdfunding, and platform risk related to operational disruptions or cybersecurity threats.


Moderate Liquidity
2/5

Landa offers share liquidity through its trading platform, with market hours set from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm EST and a 2% trade fee. Share pricing is flexible, but an active buyer market is not guaranteed.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

On Groundfloor, liquidity is tied to the term of the real estate loans, which range from 6 to 18 months. Investors' funds are committed until the loan matures and the borrower repays.

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Low Return
5.0 %

Landa offers returns through rental income distributions and potential property value appreciation, with additional tax benefits. Returns are influenced by property location, type, and market conditions, shaping overall investment performance.

Moderate Return
10.72 %

Groundfloor's loans are graded from A to G, with interest rates ranging from 5.5% to 25.5% annually, based on risk. A diversified portfolio across all repaid loans to date would have earned a 10.72% annualized net return.


Long-term Investment
10+ years

Landa focuses on long-term property investment, with the potential for indefinite holding periods due to market liquidity or property performance.

Short-term Investment
6+ months

Groundfloor investments have loan terms ranging from 6 to 18 months.


Who can invest
United States

U.S. residents over 18 with an SSN can invest with Landa, excluding non-U.S. residents and those in Puerto Rico.

Who can invest
International

Groundfloor is accessible to investors both in the US and internationally. However, for non-US investors, a minimum transfer-in amount of $5,000 is required.


Moderate Volatility
3/5

Real estate values can fluctuate unpredictably, impacting Landa share prices and potentially leading to significant investment losses in volatile markets.

Moderate Volatility
3/5

The assets on Groundfloor, which are short-term real estate loans, generally exhibit lower volatility compared to stocks, as their value is more closely tied to specific real estate projects and less to daily market swings.


Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated

Landa's "Shares" are SEC-regulated real estate investments with risks, including loss and illiquidity. Resale of Shares is limited to a secondary platform with no guaranteed market, requiring investors to potentially hold shares indefinitely.

Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated

Groundfloor offers securities under Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, allowing it to sell securities to residents in states where it's qualified or announced its intent under Regulation A's Tier 1 or Tier 2.


Insurance
No

Without specific details from Landa, it's assumed properties are insured for damage, not for market or fraud risks, with potentially limited coverage.

Insurance
No

Investments on Groundfloor are not insured by any government agency such as the FDIC or SIPC, nor are they guaranteed by Groundfloor. This means investors fully assume the risk of borrower default or project failure, without any insurance safety net.


Payouts
Dividends

Landa investors earn through monthly dividends derived from rental income minus property expenses and through potential appreciation by selling shares in a secondary market. However, dividends are not guaranteed, may fluctuate with property performance, and share trading is subject to market availability.

Payouts
Interest

Groundfloor pays interest on funded loans. Interest accrues from the investment date until the loan is repaid. Loans may have monthly or deferred payment terms, with monthly interest payments processed once a month and lump sum repayments for deferred loans.


Withdrawals

Withdraw money from Landa through the app with a 2-5 business day processing time to your bank account.

Withdrawals

Investors on Groundfloor get their money back, including principal and accrued interest, once the borrower repays the loan, typically within 6 to 18 months. Repayments are processed within 7 days, with funds made available in the investor's dashboard for withdrawal or reinvestment.


Extra Fees
Yes

Landa charges a 2% fee for share transactions on the secondary market, paid to a third-party broker-dealer without any retention by Landa.

Extra Fees
No

Investors on Groundfloor pay no fees. Instead, borrowers are charged an underwriting fee by Groundfloor, ranging from 2% to 4.5% of the loan's principal amount.


Taxes
Tax Form

Landa provides investors with tax documents such as Forms 1099-B, 1099-DIV, and 1099-MISC by January 31st for reporting share transactions and dividends over $10. Income from Landa investments is taxable, and consulting a tax professional is recommended.

Taxes
Tax Form

Groundfloor provides tax support by issuing a 1099-INT form for interest income over $10, a 1099-B for principal losses, and a 1099-MISC for promotional credits over $600.

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