Crowdfunding comes to CRE

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Abstract: Kickstarter and other popular crowdfunding platforms are used to obtain funding from individual investors for everything from independent movies and music to health care and legal expenses. In the past few years, crowdfunding platforms have also popped up to offer individuals a way to invest in commercial real estate (CRE) projects. This article examines how this alternative form of financing could pay off for both investors and developers.