Crowd funding is not going to replace REITS . I do not see crowd funding replacing REITS. If someone wants to invest in real estate with minimum risk which would you prefer with limited funds? 

I think crowd funding is best suited for the not for profit sector who want to provide affordable housing to families . They can raise capital and put investors into two groups ( passive / active) and once money is raised to complete project then houses are purchased, rehabbed ,rented, and sold to families at affordable prices. There is a sweat equity component used with active investors and not for profit employees and community involvement . 

Won't impact the commission.  Crowdfunding I think is the next great scam.

I do not think this will be widespread and it wide open to litigation.

Nope haven't heard of it yet

All the best to you with this venture, let me know how it goes.

John,

We have been to a talk with several successful crowdfunded Real Estate project.  One of our friends covers all these events.  A

No, I have not.

We will see.

Oh yes, it has been going on for a while now. Good luck with your venture.

I've heard of it.  Never researched it.  Is this the equivalent to mutual funds but for real estate instead of stocks.   How does this compare to REITs?

I have NOT heard about this..... and now that I have, I'm very thankful that I'm no longer active ..... I love my job of marketing!!!

Did not Warren Buffet already start this a few years ago!

We don't handle rentals

Interesting concept. Have not heard of it before.

interesting..... So all new agents can issue their stocks and ask investors to buy their loss?

John,

You are onto something good.

There however are a whole lot of details that must be solved. 

How will it effect my commission? Not a bit if I embrace crowd funding as a solution others may not be aware of. My fee is based on the value I bring. Those who are unaware and incapable of clearly articulating their value will be in a race to the bottom regarding compensation.

I haven't heard of it previously.   

Interesting component to the evolving real estate market.

Intriguing concept and I will watch from the sidelines at this time.

I hadn't heard of Crowdfunding.  I just now  read your blog John.

I think I saw the term here the other day.  I'm sure your submission will address your second question and will be available soon.

This will be a good topic for a series of blogs for you to write.

Thank you for the post.