Sharestates’ Auto-Invest Tool For Real Estate Investors

As part of our commitment to create the best experience for our users, Sharestates has released an Auto-Invest tool. The tool seeks to minimize the risk for “cash drag” which occurs when an investor misses out on new investment opportunities, because they were not able to login, review, and invest before the loan sold out.

What is the Difference Between a Lender and Equity Investor?

Lending money to someone to buy a piece of real estate can be a complicated transaction. Investing in real estate directly is even more complicated. There are also differences in the legal rights, financial rewards and economic risks of each type of investment.

Reviewing the Latest Real Estate Tech Trends of 2017

Real estate tech is trending in 2017. The digital era is changing the landscape of real estate with the implementation of virtual reality, mobile applications, drones, and smart technology in homes. Technology has always been part of the real estate industry, historically playing a role in online real estate listings, online reviews of real estate agents, and online ads.

Why Millennials Will Make Great Real Estate Investors

Forbes reported recently that 55 percent of millennials are interested in real estate investing. That statistic itself isn’t as fascinating as other data suggested by the same survey. It turns out that a higher percentage of millennials than any other generations correctly identified real estate as the best performing investment class since 2000.

Factors to Consider Before Investing in Real Estate Online

Once the real estate investment itch sets in, it’s hard to satisfy it. There are several aspects of investing to consider before plunging into the your first investment property. Establishing an investing budget is the first, and most important.

How Real Estate Investors Fix and Flip Houses on a Budget

Fixing and flipping houses is expensive. In fact, most real estate-related ventures cost a pretty penny. This is all the more reason to establish a healthy budget before tackling a flip job. Don’t stop there. Actually stick to the budget. Real estate investors know that profit is the key to a successful fix and flip.

Top 3 Real Estate Investing Tips for Private Investors

In March, Bankrate published an article titled “Top 10 investing tips for 2017.” With my hat tipped, I’d like to promote three of these for private real estate investors. Below are my top 3 real estate investing tips for private investors.

Three Fintech Apps to Help Teach Better Saving Habits

It takes time, research, and money to become a savvy real estate investor. While most people have the time and the research skills, many do not have adequate funding. With some education and help from nifty fintech apps, becoming a real estate entrepreneur is easier than it seems.

Top 5 College Towns Great For Rental Housing Investors

Investing in rental housing in college towns is a tried-and-true strategy for some. But not all college towns are created equal. At least according to Allen Shayanfekr, CEO of Sharestates, an online real estate investment platform.

Generation Z Likely to Affect the Future of Real Estate

As the first wave of Generation Z comes of age and enters adulthood, the real estate industry is taking a closer look at this unique group because Gen Z, quite simply, has the potential to turn the housing market on its head.