RealtyMogul vs Cult Wines Comparison

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

Invest in individual commercial real estate properties or REITs

Invest in a portfolio of highly desirable wines

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Investments
$25,000

The minimum investment on RealtyMogul typically ranges from $25,000 to $35,000, depending on the specific investment offering.

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.


Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing through RealtyMogul entails risks like market volatility, economic shifts, and property-specific issues. Investments are illiquid and there's potential for loss of capital.

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.


Minimum Liquidity
1/5

Investments through RealtyMogul are illiquid, as they are private real estate transactions not traded on public exchanges, and therefore cannot be easily sold or traded. Investors should have a long-term commitment and not expect to resell quickly.

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.

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High Return
15.0 %

Investors on RealtyMogul can expect an overall realized IRR of 20.8% and an overall target IRR of 15.0%. Cash-on-cash returns, IRR, and equity multiples are key metrics provided for each deal.

Moderate Return
8 %

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


Long-term Investment
3-10 years

Investments on RealtyMogul generally have a hold period ranging from 3 to 10 years, depending on the individual property's business plan and associated financing.

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.


Who can invest
United States

RealtyMogul allows both accredited and non-accredited investors to use its platform. However, only accredited investors can participate in private placement offerings, while both categories of investors may invest in RealtyMogul's managed REITs, subject to certain legal limitations.

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.


Moderate Volatility
3/5

Commercial real estate assets on RealtyMogul can be volatile, with values affected by economic shifts, interest rates, and market trends. This can lead to fluctuations in investment value and potential financial losses.

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.


Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated

RealtyMogul is regulated by the SEC and must adhere to strict disclosure and filing requirements. The platform's offerings are subject to regular audits to ensure compliance with financial reporting and regulatory standards.

Regulation and audits
Not Regulated

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


Insurance
Yes

RealtyMogul's properties are insured against physical damage and loss, but insurance might not cover all risks, such as market volatility or economic downturns. Insurance is a risk mitigation tool, not a guarantee against all potential losses.

Insurance
Yes

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


Payouts
Dividends

Investors may receive quarterly distributions, which are not guaranteed in timing or amount and depend on the performance of the investment and terms set by the managing real estate company.

Payouts
No Recurring Payouts

Cult Wine Investment does not offer dividends.


Withdrawals

Investors on RealtyMogul can expect to receive their money back either through property sales or distributions during the investment's hold period, as outlined in the offering documents. The investments are illiquid, so exact timing of returns is not guaranteed.

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.


Extra Fees
Yes

Investors indirectly pay fees for each investment, which vary by the offering and cover administrative, legal, and management costs. Fee details are disclosed for each opportunity on the platform.

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.


Taxes
Tax Form

RealtyMogul issues Schedule K-1 forms for individual deals and Form 1099s for REIT investments, made accessible via the investor's dashboard. Dividends from REITs historically have not been qualified for preferential tax rates.

Taxes
Annual Statement

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

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