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Verified Investor
5.00
I've invested in many real estate syndications across 9 or 10 sponsors. Criterion has by far been my favorite. If you have questions, they are always easy to get ahold of and will actually answer questions. The deal structures they bring are straight forward and easy to understand. No BS and no shenanigans. Their underwriting always seems to be on the conservative side. My first deal with them was around 18 months ago and I currently have eight active deals with them. One has already gone full cycle and sold for greater than the pro forma estimate. They truly appear to care about the quality of the deals for investors unlike some of my other sponsors who seem to be about milking fee collection. I have not done any real estate investments in the last 18 months other than with Criterion.
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The Criterion Fund
Verified Investor
5.00
I have invested in 3 deals with Criterion, one completed above target IRR and 2 are showing good progress. This is a lot better than many other sponsors who are either doing capital calls or underperforming proforma. Being a small fund i was skeptical at first, but after trying out a couple and seeing good progress i am adding this sponsor to my list to add to. I have primarily invested in construction projects with them, where i believe the bigger value add is. They also do cash flowing shopping centers which i havent invested yet but intend to
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The Criterion Fund
Verified Investor
5.00
I am a long term real estate investor with over 25 years of experience. I have worked with countless firms/funds/sponsors and syndicators. As such I believe it carries a lot of weight when I say my experience with The Criterion Fund and especially Andy Thelen has been top notch. They are hungry, find good deals with upside and deliver on them. I'm about to enter my 4th deal with them in less than a year and look forward to doing many more. I highly recommend this group.
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The Criterion Fund
Verified Investor
2.00
In 2022, I invested in the orange plantations that AgriTerra was selling. This was a long term agriculture play where I would own the land and they would manage the orchard, with the profits after their expenses and fees being sent to my account. Given the potential for long-term cash flow out of this deal, I would love to write a more optimistic review, however, I can’t. The sponsors have, in my opinion, failed in two significant ways. First of all, after more than 3 years, I am still waiting for the official title of the land to be transferred. They said it would take 6-8 months, and have been blaming a variety of factors for the delay. I can certainly understand that the government is not super efficient, however, this lack of delivery has been made worse by a lack of communication on behalf of the sponsors. The last update on the orchard was well over a year ago – so I have no idea how the plants are doing. Emails that I send are rarely responded to – maybe one every 3-6 months gets a reply – and usually the reply is that the person responding has no information to send and they blame the boot-on-the-ground team for not sharing updates. This is incredibly frustrating. The only recent communication I got is that the German part of the company won’t be handling any potential distributions, that it needs to come from the Paraguay part of the company. But that team is even less responsive – and it isn’t clear at all if or when they will do anything. It is entirely possible that the deal is doing fine and will start distributions within the next year (which would be more or less on schedule). However it is also possible that there is nothing underlying this and I have lost all my money. At the very least, it would be nice to know which is the case. Instead, I get constant silence from them. So I continue to hope. In the meantime, I would strongly suggest looking for other investments where the sponsors at least communicate with their investors.
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Agri Terra KG
Terence C.
5.00
My first investment with Wellings was in 2019, as part of their Income Fund. I am currently invested in 4 of their funds and am looking forward to their next offering. Paul Moore and his team are, in my mind, exemplar GPs. They have a clear investment thesis, work with strong operators, and are actually conservative in the deals they invest in (as opposed to just saying they are conservative). Despite all of the challenges over the past 6 years, dividend distributions have never paused or decreased. Most importantly, Paul has constantly communicated with his investors. I get regular quarterly updates, he hosts regular webinars, and he or Ben is always available to talk if I have a burning question. He truly cares about his investors and it shows in how the business is run. If his funds align with your investment thesis, I would strongly suggest you take a look at his current offering.
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Wellings Capital
Verified Investor
5.00
We think Matheson Capital has a really unique business model. I and a number of my clients have invested in a dozen or more of their projects. The most recent sale of one of their properties produced a 40% return in less than two years.
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Matheson Capital
Sangeetha G.
5.00
I invested in 2 Matheson Capital deals with one having gone full cycle resulting in an attractive IRR. Since day 1 I have been impressed with Matheson Capital's responsiveness to any questions, their transparency, reporting, and bandwidth to successfully oversee their deals. They have become one of my favorite Sponsors. I look forward to continuing to invest with them.
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Matheson Capital
John F.
5.00
This is a first-class operation. They provide accurate and complete information regarding their offerings with frequent follow-ups. They know the markets where the properties are located and are adept at finding the right opportunities. I am very happy with the performance of my investments and will continue to invest with them.
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Matheson Capital
Verified Investor
1.00
I will never invest with this company again. I invested in two deals, both of which are many months behind schedule, with little to no communication from the sponsor other than saying that everything is running behind. The financials that they occasionally send show Woodmont is doing a good job taking their fees while the project runs way over proforma. Both of the projects were 18-24 month holds, and both are between 6 and 10 months late, and they don't appear to be finishing anytime soon. Stay away from this company, as the lack of transparency brings a lot of skepticism about how they manage their funds.
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The Woodmont Company
Verified Investor
1.00
It will be 2 years before they start quarterly distributions, still have to raise another $1.8M but yet they are trying to raise for a Retail deal. They have been struggling with their Horizon deal for over a year. The asset management team doesn’t keep track of their KPI’s and rarely go in site. I would not recommend or invest with them again.
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Massive Capital
Verified Investor
5.00
We were new to multi-family real investments when we discussed Spark with a friend. We had a little experience with a Fidelity "backed" company that manages our retirement savings. Spark has us excited due to their familiarity with the region, their thorough analysis of the opportunities and their "belief" in the potential for the investments. The results have exceeded our expectations and the ease in doing business and level of communication is great. We feel very fortunate to have found Spark.
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Spark Multifamily Investment Group
Verified Investor
5.00
Mag Capital is legit. I've been invested for several years in 2 deals: one single asset deal and one fund. Their results have been in line with their projections and I believe their team understands and is able to capitalize in opportunities in the industrial NNN space.
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MAG Capital Partners
Verified Investor
5.00
Arn, Dan, and Brian are a great team to work with. I have invested in two deals with them and I'm very happy with both. Distributions started on time, continue coming in on time, and are matching the proforma in both cases. K-1's are issued earlier than any other sponsor I work with, asset reports are timely, and communication with Arn couldn't be better. Dan does a good job reporting the numbers, and Brian keeps occupancy up and properties maintained. They all know the area they invest in very well, and have a great business model. I have nothing negative to say about Spark Multifamily Investment Group, only good!
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Spark Multifamily Investment Group
Verified Investor
1.00
A terrible sponsor who does not respond to questions lacks communication and misleads investors through poor communication and assumptions. The level of incompetency is astounding, and I am not sure how they have stayed in business for over 40 years. I would recommend every investor run away from them, not walk away from them, and if you are invested with them, demand where they are with your investment.
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The Woodmont Company
Aaron V.
5.00
Nothing but positive experience with Spark investments. My first investment with Spark was almost five years ago and since then, I've invested in another five deals. Their communication and transparency is top notch and they've done a great job in building trust with their investor base. Overall, a great experience and one that I'd recommend to any prospective investor.
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Spark Multifamily Investment Group
Trevor A.
5.00
Arn and Dan do a fantastic job. The clearly explain the offerings, giving honest feedback on the upside and downside of each investment. I have done 3 syndications with them and would continue to invest again. All are ahead of the proforma with distributions as advertised or better. Great group, would recommend them to anyone.
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Spark Multifamily Investment Group
Verified Investor
2.00
I'm in 2 deals with Grocapitus, neither has exited. The 1st one was a new apartment development and the general comment would be that their underwriting was too optimistic, and from the get go there were large variances in some of the construction & hard costs vs. budget and that continued into when the complex was completed and stabilized. In 6 years I've received rather small, meager distributions (avg <2% annually). The upside is I've not lost capital and at least there are some (occasional distributions) and my hope is that things will improve over time, but the debt service continues to drag down returns vs. projected. The 2nd deal is a new development that was stalled for a spell when rates spiked and they have since begun the construction. The jury is out on this one too, but I'm expecting this one too will fall short of their marketed expectations. They tend to go after a bunch of different hot/growth markets based on their 'data analytics' and partner with local development groups, and as per the other reviews that has not been a very successful strategy.
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Grocapitus Investments
Verified Investor
2.00
I've invested in 3 deals with them. The first one did well as they sold it in 2022 when values were near peak. The other two, however, have had paused distributions for some time now given they used floating rate debt. The operations/property performance has been decent, but the increase in debt service cost they have not been able to overcome. I think/hope they the have the ability to navigate and in the long run and that they can hold on and either sell if/when market improves or potentially refinance. I feel they have done a good job of communicating the status to their investors
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Ashcroft Capital
Ruschelle K.
5.00
It's been a pleasure investing with TJ. As a newer investor he has educated and encouraged me to keep learning.
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Burns Capital Partners
Matt C.
5.00
I invested with Redwood Capital back in 2022 and had a great experience as an LP investor. Communication was very clear both prior to the investment and throughout the investment. The asset that was purchased did incredibly well and the deal sold twelve months later for a good profit. I was very pleased with the performance of Redwood Capital.
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Redwood Capital
William G.
5.00
Investing with TR3 has been an outstanding experience. Their unwavering commitment to communication, transparency, and delivering strong returns sets them apart in the real estate industry. Their depth of knowledge and hands-on engagement instill confidence, and their accessibility—at any time of day—is truly exceptional. For anyone seeking a reliable and strategic investment partner, TR3 is an unparalleled choice. I have complete trust in their expertise and look forward to a lasting partnership. I am eager to continue investing in their future funds and expanding this successful relationship.
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TR3 Capital
Verified Investor
5.00
I met the founders, they are awesome. They handle challenges with calmness. I am invested with them.
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TR3 Capital
Verified Investor
5.00
The team at New Haven Marina’s is outstanding. They are driven, accountable and accessible. I am extremely confident in the marina space with our progress to date and looking forward to adding to my investments there.
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New Haven Marinas
Jason O.
5.00
I am an investor with TR3 on 2 of their 3 funds. I am extremely please with their level of communication, information and the return of my investment. They are one of the best in the RE business, extremely knowledgeable, extremely engaged and they will take your call all hours of the day and night. If you are smart you would invest with them. I would not hesitate to continue to invest and partner with them for life.
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TR3 Capital
Renee B.
5.00
“I’ve been investing with Carta Capital and it’s been a great experience. I get monthly cash flow like clockwork, and I love that I can pull my money out if I ever need to. The team is super trustworthy and easy to work with, which gives me a lot of confidence in the investment. The returns have been solid, and I don’t have to worry about the ups and downs of the stock market. It’s been a stress-free way to grow my money, and I highly recommend it!”
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Clotine Capital
Kathleen M.
4.00
Invested in a multi-family property outside of Phoenix, AZ. Overall happy with the investment, they have been paying out. Recently moved from monthly to quarterly payouts and updates but they are doing quite a bit to turn the property around and I feel they have been transparent in their communication.
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Vive Funds
Verified Investor
5.00
Gatsby purchases development properties in LA area and creates multi-family properties. Most deals are less than 2 years from start to finish. We are invested in 2 different properties. Both provide quarterly updates and pictures. One of the properties already has an offer and should be closing in next month or so and the other is nearing the end of construction. No cashflow but for an equity play it has been a fun investment and they have a great track record.
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Gatsby Investment
Verified Investor
4.00
I have been overall happy with my investment with Three Keys. They have made consistent quarterly payouts and their quarterly communication updates are very detailed. They have been navigating staffing shortages but I appreciate the transparency and strategy they share. Julie runs a great podcast - The Conscious Investor - and I have been overall happy with this investment thus far.
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Three Keys Investment
Verified Investor
4.00
I am invested in 2 different BAM deals as an LP. One is a development which is 2 years in and it is a couple months behind but they share quarterly updates and I see the units are listed so it is looking positive. The other is a fund and similarly, they provide quarterly updates that seem promising. I like how proactive with market trends and based on their track record, I trust the team and their experience. Overall I have been happy investing with BAM and would plan to invest with them again once these 2 deals are full cycle and successful.
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The BAM Companies
Verified Investor
4.00
This was my first LP investment so I was going in a bit blind but Holdfolio was referred by a trusted source so I went for it. It is a self storage development investment. They send out quarterly updates but as of now the project is 6 months behind. In their most recent update, they shared that there was a redesign that will yield an additional 22k net rentable sq ft... so overall I am hopeful but would not be comfortable investing with them again until this project is completely successfully.
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Holdfolio
