Invest in fractionalized rental properties
Invest in a real estate portfolio
Investments
$100
Concreit offers two investment options with different minimum investments. For the Cash Flow strategy, investors can start with a few thousand dollars and have the option to use auto-invest for gradual contributions. For Home Shares, the minimum investment is $100 per share.
Moderate Risk
3/5
Investing with Lofty carries typical real estate investment risks, including market volatility, economic changes, and property management challenges. Additionally, the use of cryptocurrency and tokenization presents legal and regulatory uncertainties.
Moderate Risk
3/5
Investing in Concreit involves significant risks, such as the potential for complete loss of capital, illiquidity of investments, and exposure to the volatile real estate market. Other risks include the platform's limited operating history and potential conflicts of interest.
Moderate Liquidity
2/5
Lofty provides liquidity by allowing investors to list their property tokens for sale on the marketplace at any time, with a 2.5% transaction fee. Orders are held in escrow and have a 30-day expiration.
Minimum Liquidity
1/5
Investments on Concreit are illiquid, with no guarantee of being able to exit through their redemption program.
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Low Return
5 %
Lofty offers a 5% cash on cash return, with token values updating monthly based on HouseCanary's Automated Valuation Model (AVM).
Low Return
5.5 %
Concreit targets a 5.5% preferred annual return for investors, focusing on income through property value growth and rental income. Investors in Home Shares can potentially achieve an 8% to 14% annual return, combining equity appreciation and cash dividends from rental payments. While these returns are based on historical data and Concreit's strategic approach, actual future returns may vary due to market conditions and economic factors.
Short-term Investment
1 year
Investment time horizon on Lofty is not fixed and is determined by property owners' collective decision on when to sell through the governance system.
Long-term Investment
5-7 years
Concreit typically estimates a 5-7 year hold period for investments in Home Shares. While investments are long-term, Concreit's redemption program may allow for earlier withdrawal under certain conditions, providing some flexibility regarding the investment's time horizon.
Who can invest
International
Investors from the US and abroad can invest with Lofty, excluding those from OFAC-sanctioned countries.
Who can invest
United States
Concreit is open to US citizens or residents over 18, with no requirement to be an accredited investor.
Moderate Volatility
3/5
The value of assets on Lofty's platform can be volatile, influenced by economic trends, interest rates, and real estate market conditions, potentially leading to variable financial outcomes for investors.
Moderate Volatility
3/5
Assets on the Concreit platform are subject to the volatility of the real estate market, influenced by economic conditions, interest rates, and supply and demand. This can lead to fluctuations in investment values, highlighting the inherent risks and potential for price volatility in real estate investments.
Regulation and audits
Audited
Lofty's marketplace transactions are executed using a smart contract on the Algorand blockchain, which has been audited by CertiK for security.
Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated
Concreit is registered with the SEC as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), making it a fiduciary required to act in its clients' best interests. This registration subjects Concreit to SEC oversight and compliance standards.
Insurance
No
Lofty's specific insurance details are not provided, but properties on investment platforms are usually insured against physical damage.
Insurance
No
Concreit investments do not have FDIC or SIPC insurance, meaning there's no governmental or organizational protection against loss for funds invested on the platform.
Payouts
Rental Income
Lofty provides daily rental income to investors, which can be withdrawn at any time through various methods including ACH, PayPal, and cryptocurrency options.
Payouts
Dividends
Concreit distributes dividends from the net income of rental properties, after deducting expenses. For Cash Flow investments, the goal is weekly dividend payments, with an option for reinvestment. Home Shares investors receive quarterly dividends based on rental income, with potential profit from property appreciation upon sale. Distribution frequency and income depend on each property's performance and market conditions.
Withdrawals
Investors on Lofty can sell tokens anytime on the marketplace and withdraw proceeds using methods like bank transfer, PayPal, or cryptocurrency.
Withdrawals
Concreit investors face a 60-day hold period for withdrawals after investment, with the overall process taking 2-3 weeks. A short-term withdrawal fee applies to profits withdrawn within 12 months, where investors receive their full principal but only 4/5 of short-term gains.
Extra Fees
Yes
Concreit charges a flat $5 monthly fee for accounts under $5,000 and a 1.0% annual fee for balances of $5,000 or more, aimed at covering asset management costs. Fees are deducted monthly from the investor's bank account or the fund, based on the ending account balance the day before assessment.
Taxes
Tax Form
Lofty provides US residents with pre-filled 1099 tax forms for income and capital gains reporting. Non-US residents may reduce withholding taxes with forms W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E if they have a US SSN or ITIN.
Taxes
Tax Form
Concreit supports investors during tax season by issuing a Form 1099-DIV for holdings that distribute $10 or more annually, simplifying tax filing. They aim to have tax documents ready by February 1st.