Marketplace Lending vs. Traditional Real Estate Investing
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Marketplace lending is an umbrella term used to describe a process of lending and investing online. A substantial slice of the marketplace lending industry is a niche focused on real estate (dubbed real estate crowdfunding), and for good reason — the process allows accredited individuals and institutions to invest in real estate online through the purchase of shares.