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Passively Invest in a Diverse Group of Real Estate Projects

Earn weekly on your investment portfolio with income-generating real estate projects pre-vetted by our expert team of experienced Underwriters.

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Our Products

  • Borrower Dependent Note

    Build your real estate investment portfolio by investing in individual Borrower Dependent Notes with as little as $500.

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  • Residential Bridge Note Fund

    Invest in a diverse pool of short-term, real estate-backed loans with as little as $1,000, and returns starting at 10%+.

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  • Pre-Funding Note Fund

    The Pre-Funding Note Fund, LLC (PFNF) is a line of credit that funds every project originated by Acovest.

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  • Horizon Residential Income Fund

    Our tax-advantaged fund offers instant and revolving diversification and significant tax benefits. Earn income as distributions as interest and fees are paid.

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Why Invest in Real Estate?

There are plenty of ways to earn passive income. And like any investment, real estate comes with risk, pros, and cons. But in the last two decades, only returns from investing in private real estate have performed better than equities on a risk-adjusted and absolute basis.

One of the key benefits of investing in real estate is that even in an economic downturn, the asset is tangible and still holds value. Moreover, real estate prices/values have historically surpassed inflation rates. Additional benefits from real estate investing include:

Protection against Inflation
Better historical performance than equities
Passive income opportunities
Diversification due to lower correlation to public markets

Why invest with Acovest

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Earn up to 10.25% monthly

We’ve paid our investors millions in interest, and repaid more than 99% of principal. Since 2016, investors have earned an average return of more than 50.8% with principal repayment typically in less than 10 months.

Strict Underwriting Criteria

Only about 6%–8% of all projects submitted for funding meet our underwriting criteria. And unlike many other real estate investment platforms, we originate all of the loans available to invest in.

Downside Protection

We pre-fund every deal on our Platform with a first-position mortgage that’s secured by a real asset — the property. In the event the project doesn’t go as planned, your downside is cushioned by the value of the actual property as well as the borrower’s equity.

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Our Team

We’ve been originating loans throughout the U.S. and helping investors earn passive income since 2014. We’re focused on forging long-term relationships with our customers to help them reach their investing goals and create long-lasting wealth. Investors are supported by our Investor Relations team, and our borrowers are supported by local Territory Managers, as well as a dedicated acount team.

Transparency

We’re dedicated to industry-leading transparency in everything we do, from the information we share in our deal descriptions to updates on our book of business. Take a look here: Performance Report, CEO Blogs, Testimonials

Fees

Shut the front door. We don’t have any investment fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What do I need to do to invest on Acovest's Platform?

    Step 1: Create an account and complete your profile as an accredited investor.

    Step 2: Read the Private Placement Memorandum and associated sample investor documents.

    Step 3: Review and diligence the current projects open for funding.

    Step 4: Start investing with project minimums of only $200!

  • Can I rollover my principal balance?

    Yes. When your investment is approaching its maturity date, you will receive emails giving you the notification to rollover your balance or have the money paid to your bank account. Rolling over your balance into a new RBNF, PFNF, or BDN allows you to instantly invest in another product without waiting for funds to settle.

  • What are the risks of investing with Fund That Flip?

    Like any investment, there are risks involved with investing in real estate debt. There are also mitigating factors to help cushion those debts. For example, the market value of the property could drop significantly, reducing opportunity for the developer to make a profit. However, the property is most likely located in a stable market and was purchased at a discount providing downside protection in a falling-price environment. In some cases, the developer may be unable to finish the property in the allotted term length. For this situation, Fund That Flip builds in an optional 3-month extension, approved only if the project is advancing at a satisfactory pace. The extension corresponds with an additional fee to be shared on a pro-rata basis with investors. Prior to investing, you should fully diligence each deal, as well as consult your investment, tax and legal advisors prior to investing. Additional risks for each deal will be outlined with the Offering Materials.

  • What is passive real estate investing?

    Passive real estate investing is what our lenders do: They invest money into an asset with the expectation of generating income. It’s the traditional definition of an investment. The lender’s time is not required to manage or operate that real estate asset. The asset (like a distressed home) is backed by a note and a first-position lien. On the flip side, active real estate investing, or what our borrowers do, means investing both equity and time into an asset to generate income, such as being a landlord or rehabbing a home. Active real estate investors are responsible for any of the following: Sourcing properties for acquisition, getting financing, overseeing construction and contractor teams, and/or managing tenants.

  • What is an accredited investor?

    Accredited investors must meet this criteria: A net worth of at least $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse or spousal equivalent (excluding the value of the person's primary residence), or Earned an income that exceeded $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse or spousal equivalent) in each of the prior two years, and reasonably expects the same for the current year, or A Series 7, 65, or 82 license in good standing.

  • What will I "own" when I invest in a project on Fund That Flip?

    When you invest in a project on Fund That Flip you are investing in a borrower Dependent Note (BDN) or a series of notes. The performance correlates directly with the performance of a note that Fund That Flip invests in with the redeveloper of the project or series of projects you've chosen. The underlying note is typically a first-position mortgage or similar security. While the note that you purchase is unsecured, the terms of your note gives you rights to the proceeds generated from the underlying note that is securing the real estate.

  • When do I get paid?

    All notes have a fixed interest rate and fixed maturity date, so you have greater certainty of repayment when the project(s) is (are) complete.

  • What fees will I pay?

    None. Signing up, browsing projects, and reviewing all other site content is 100% free. While there are no out-of-pocket fees for investors, we do collect a spread on each loan. The interest rate you see for each project is the annual interest rate you collect. We are likely charging the redeveloper 1-2% points more than that in order to service the loan. Our spread is disclosed for each note or series we offer.

  • Is my investment secured?

    Each debt offering is secured by a first position lien on the underlying property (the collateral). The reason that BDNs are not technically secured is that the collateral is not pledged directly to the holder of the BDN but, rather, is pledged to the Indenture Trustee under which the investor benefit as BDN holders.

  • Who is the Indenture Trustee and what purpose does the Indenture Trustee Serve?

    Delaware Trust is the company serving as the Indenture Trustee. A key role of the Indenture Trustee in addition to administrative responsibilities is to protect the interests of investors in the BDNs. Delaware Trust and FTF Lending, LLC entered into an Indenture which is a contract between a debt issuer and a trustee that dictates the responsibilities of each party. In the case of an event of default by FTF Lending, LLC under the Indenture, the Indenture Trustee will exercise its rights for the benefit of the holders of the BDNs.

  • Why do you have to verify that I'm an accredited investor?

    Under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D, the Securities and Exchange Commission now requires companies to take reasonable steps to verify their investors are accredited. We've partnered with a reputable third party to help verify your status through a non-intrusive verification process.

People 💚 Acovest

Over 13,000 people use Acovest to co-own properties, here's what a few of them have to say

  • “I use Acovest to gain access to properties I cannot own my self and get returns over time, that just brings so much value compared to really going out to get an entire property and taking the risk all by yourself.”
    Maguerite Holland
  • “I use Acovest to invest in real estate, thereby also saving money and growing my wealth.”
    Lucas Nguyen
  • “Acovest provides an opportunity for me to invest in real estate because I never thought I would be able to own a property especially in New York because of the high costs.”
    Rob Vasquez
    Interface Designer — Yoke