Real Estate Investing - Resources and Guides

Benzinga aims to make real estate investing available to everyone. Whether your goal is to build your own portfolio of investment properties or enjoy passive income through public or private real estate funds, our guides and resources make it simple to find the best opportunities and help you make the right decisions to match your investment goals.

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Real Estate Investing Guides

Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms

Read reviews and compare the best real estate crowdfunding platforms available for both accredited and non-accredited investors.

Best REITs to Buy

The best REITs to buy in June 2022 based on price momentum, dividends and growth, and how to choose the best REIT investments.

Best Private REITs

We will look at the 3 best private REITs and how they can help you generate passive income and build wealth through real estate.

Featured Real Estate Investment Platform

With LEX, you can buy shares of individual Commercial Real Estate properties with the potential to earn passive income and build wealth - $250 at a time.

Real Estate Investor Education

Real Estate Crowdfunding

Learn about real estate crowdfunding, reviews of the top platforms, and find real estate investment offerings currently available.

REITs Versus Crowdfunding

REITs and crowdfunding are two simple ways to invest in real estate. We compare REITs versus crowdfunding to help you decide the best option for you.

Regulation A Real Estate Crowdfunding

Benzinga explains Regulation A real estate crowdfunding, how it works, benefits and drawbacks

Regulation D Real Estate Crowdfunding

Benzinga explains Regulation D real estate crowdfunding, how it works and who it can benefit

Private REITs

Private REITs feature a unique set of benefits and may even offer greater dividend yields and returns than a publicly-traded REIT.

What are REITs?

Real estate investment trusts provide an excellent way for virtually anyone to invest in real estate. Find out everything you need to know about REITs.

Real Estate Investment Platform Reviews

HoneyBricks

Accredited Investors Only

RedSwan CRE

Blockchain real estate

Concreit

Mortar Group

Investors saving for retirement

Fundrise

Beginner real estate investors

Origin Investments

Long-term real estate funds

Arrived Homes

Low minimum investment

RealCrowd

Acre Trader

Farm Investing

Groundfloor

Non-accredited Investors

Realty Mogul

Newer accredited investors

EquityMultiple

Investors looking for a diverse range of offerings

CityVest

Accredited Investors

CrowdStreet

Accredited Investors

Roofstock

Investing in Homes

Diversyfund

Low Cost Real Estate Investing

Latest Real Estate Investment Articles

How To Boost IRA Returns With Real Estate Investments

7 days ago

The Perils And Pitfalls Of Self-Managing Your Investment Property

managing an investment property could be more of a headache than you bargained for. Find out what to expect here.

8 days ago

HoneyBricks Review

HoneyBricks provides investors the unique opportunity to invest in high-quality commercial real estate opportunities through asset-backed security tokens. Read the full HoneyBricks review.

1 month ago

Private Equity Real Estate

Interested in boosting your returns with private equity real estate? Benzinga explains what you need to know before jumping into this asset class.

2 months ago

Real Estate Crowdfunding Guide

With so many real estate crowdfunding options available, it's important to understand how it all works. Benzinga has you covered with this complete guide to real estate crowdfunding

2 months ago

Best Non-Traded REITs

Interested in exploring non-traded REITs? Benzinga has reviewed the many non-traded REITs currently available to show you the best options.

2 months ago

RedSwan Real Estate Investing Platform Review

Benzinga reviews RedSwan CRE - the blockchain real estate investment platform. Find out how this company works and if its right for you.

3 months ago

Real Estate Limited Partnerships - What They are and How They Work

A complete overview of real estate limited partnerships, how they're structured and what to look for before investing.

3 months ago

How to Invest in Apartment Buildings

Benzinga explains how to invest in apartment buildings whether you’re an institutional investor or an average retail investor

3 months ago

Concreit Review

Benzinga reviews Concreit, a real estate investing platform. Review the pros, cons and more of Concreit.

4 months ago

Accelerate Your Wealth

Arrived Homes allows retail investors to buy shares of individual rental properties for as little as $100. Arrived Homes acquires properties in some of the fastest-growing rental markets in the country, then sells shares to individual investors who simply collect passive income while waiting for the property to appreciate in value over 5 to 7 years. When the time is right, Arrived Homes sells the property so investors can cash in on the equity they've gained over time. Offerings are available to non-accredited investors. Sign up for an account on Arrived Homes to browse available properties and add real estate to your portfolio today.