Why I Stopped Using Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms

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