Challenges facing a Real Estate Crowdfunding platform

Real Estate crowdfunding in Australia seems like a spectacular idea. Australia is probably one of the last great frontiers for Real Estate Crowdfunding. Most parts of the world already have Crowdfunding Real Estate in some shape or form. Australians love property and are 3 times more likely to invest in property than an American. Everyone seems to be in on the property game in this country yet there are quite a few who are locked out as they do not have sufficient capital to invest and enter the property space.

A Real Estate Crowdfunding platform that allows you to invest small amounts and invest in specific projects of your choice is a winning idea. But it comes with a host of challenges.

First is obviously the regulation, under currently law you can only raise upto 2 Million from 20 retail investors and make only 20 offers in a year. And there are significant restrictions around promotions. If you want wholesale investors to participate in your project funding you are kosher, but the fact of the matter is that wholesale investors do not have any shortage of investment opportunities being presented to them. They can do everything that a crowdfunding site can claim to do themselves and remove any middle men in the process. A crowdfunding site for wholesale investors only doesnt make any sense for the simple reason wholesale investors do not care for crowdfunding.

Crowdfunding is a retail investor play. Which is why at www.estatebaron.com we have partnered with the right compliance partners to ensure that the opportunities listed with us are open to unlimited number of retail investors. A full Public Disclosure Statement has been lodged with ASIC. Estatebaron is the only real estate crowdfunding platform in Australia open to all retail investors.

The second issue is if you are going to offer people the opportunity to invest in a house then the essential offer is to invest in the capital growth and the rental return. But there is a significant amount of paperwork that goes into making an investment offer possible and the cost of compliance means that the a couple of percentage points are knocked off the return. Assuming a capital growth rate of 6 to 7% and a rental yield of 4.5% the inhand rental yield comes to just above 3 to 3.5% and capital growth is meaningless till the house is sold. 3 to 3.5% is better than the cash rate a bank would offer but not enough to get even a retail investor out of bed. Most crowdfunding platforms are learning this the hard way that people want to invest in property online, but they also want strong returns.

Which is why at www.estatebaron.com we also offer access to invest in Development projects, these are the kind of exclusive deals that were previously limited to wholesale investors only. Now investing at EstateBaron.com you can pick and choose the projects you want to participate in. Generally development projects run anywhere between a year to four years and can offer profits around 20%. But an investor must look at the offer documents for the specifics of a deal. In the next post we will look at the checks and balances we have built to ensure that Investor interests are secured and the deals that are presented are only of the highest quality.

Essentials for Better Airport Parking

People need to see off their friends and families at the airport because their heart does not want to let them go just yet. But when the moment arrives, and you have reached your destination, you spend the better part of your trip there searching for airport parking. This insane search is enough to test the patience of the most skilled driver too.

The most ridiculous charges are levied on car owners for miniscule amounts of time which is not exactly soothing to the nerves, especially after having gone through the trauma of searching for a spot in the first place. The authorities as well as the public would breathe sighs of relief if these issues were addressed in a systematic way. Employing a well planned system of handling resources would definitely benefit the public as it would allow them to relish the departure of their loved ones without any hassles.

Firstly, airport parking reservations can reduce the commuter’s heartache by an exponential degree. The simple task of confirming a spot for your vehicle can save you much confusion and would allow you to pay attention to more pressing issues and complete all official formalities. With the constant rush of people throughout the day at the airport, finding the best parking spot can be a logistical nightmare for both the authorities as well as the public.

Pre-booking a slot helps to organize the crowds expected during the day and will ease the chaos that would otherwise result during an unplanned day. You also have the mental relaxation of knowing that you do not have to hunt for a spot the moment you land there, and that you can comfortably wish your loved one a wonderful and safe journey to the destination country or city.

Air travel is not inexpensive. It is true that parking charges can at times hit the roof. A mere quarter of an hour can set you back by an unholy amount. Planning, coordinating, and deciding on a system where the common man has to pay a little less and not feel the pinch of travel and at the same time not con the service provider. Such an organized system of functioning can be a great way to solve parking issues for all. Affordable airport parking can go a long way in making the commuter and his loved ones more at rest.

The money you shell out for something as essential and basic as parking should live up to the service provided and not feel like a punishment or penalty. The heartache at zeroing in on the perfect parking spot itself is enough and does not require to be compounded by the prices levied on availing of the facility.

The trip to the airport need not be as full of heartache as it seems like. Planning and trying to come up with out of the box ideas can go a long way in making such a dreary task more tolerable and possibly more fun. Airport parking is an issue that cannot be handled by one side alone and will require close functioning of the public as well as the authorities.

How To Travel To Disneyland On A Sleek Budget And Tips To Cut Your Line Time In Half

Amusement parks and theme fun lands are always a huge attraction when on a foreign trip. In fact, with the many types of rides and varieties of entertainment options, these places have transcended the age barrier. They continue to equally attract both children and adults as a crowd. However, if you are looking to visit a Disneyland in Florida, Paris, or Southern California for the first time, here are a few exclusive tips to help you streamline your budget for the trip without compromising on the fun.

Also, much of the fun in these trips is marred by the continuous time taking lines for each of the special attractions that are included in the Walt Disney world fantasyland. However, with the progress of technology and some smart planning you can cut your extensive line time by half and still keep up with your itinerary within the park.

Budget saving ways for your Disneyland fun trip

• Off season visits : Regardless of whether you are visiting from out of town or you have just moved to the city before making a target trip to Disneyland in your area, make sure to visit the fun land during the off season to avail maximum slashed prices. Even if you do not visit the park during the off-season, you should definitely buy your tickets during the season which is aptly named the “Value” Season. This is usually around the month of September.

• Special offers online: Disney markets various special offers, slashed prices on many rides and attractions and many other budget saving deals off and on throughout the year. To catch some of these offers when they are introduced online, you can easily create email alerts and subscribe to newsletters on the official Disneyland websites. This way you can avail of new offers as soon as they are launched. You can majorly streamline your budget for the trip.

• Check legitimate “cheap Disneyland tickets” web dealers: recently the web word has seen a huge boom in the number of discounters and web dealers who offer cheap Disneyland tickets. However, you have to tread carefully to make sure that you only buy from legitimate dealers. Check community forums and talk to existing customers to understand the reliability of the dealer before you purchase the tickets. However, these tickets are gold when saving for the trip. They might also include an extra day on the fun land without any additional costs.

• Membership discounts: Often people do not know but they are eligible for membership discounts on the Disneyland in various countries. These memberships include warehouse memberships (for instance from Costco) or even automobile clubs and major retail brands in your area. Military affiliations might be eligible for special discounts and they should check for such offers with the official Disneyland website.