Debt is also very well known by every investor. Most investors see debt as a way to leverage their existing equity. For example, if an investor has $1,000,000 in equity, they could generally leverage that equity 4x. So, in this case, someone could get a loan for $4,000,000, put down their $1M, and buy a $5M property. Simplistic, but the point is made.

Where can you find these types of passive investments? You can research online for debt funds, as well as crowdfunding sites to invest in loans. You can also visit your local real estate clubs and network with active investors and builders to finance their projects. However, in most cases, you must have all the money the borrower requests to make the loan. Does the investor need $1M to build a new SFR house? Well, you need $1M in cash to be able to make the loan. If you invest through a crowdfunding platform, you may be able to invest in a slice of a loan, but you cannot research and conduct your due diligence on that loan. You have to invest “blindly” into these crowdfunding loans, trusting that the crowdfund manager properly underwrote each loan and mitigated the risks appropriately

Alternative investments have gained popularity in recent years as people seek diversification and potentially higher returns outside the stock market.

However, several myths and misconceptions often surround these non-traditional investment options, leading to hesitation and skepticism. Let’s debunk some common myths about alternative investments and shed light on the realities.