Built in the Midwest, Designed for Long-Term Investing

Realbricks was founded in the Midwest. Midwest values have laid the foundation for the guiding principles of the platform, promoting access to disciplined, long-term real estate investing for everyday Americans.

The tortoise, on purpose

The culture of money seems to be changing. You might come across an app that feels like a casino or new investment opportunities that are introduced one week and fall short the next. Many modern investment platforms emphasize speed, frequent trading, or rapidly changing investment opportunities.

Realbricks was developed with a different objective.

Realbricks is a Midwestern company with a mission to help more people participate in real estate investing by providing transparent, accessible investment opportunities designed to support long-term financial goals. The first offerings made available on the Realbricks platform were single-family homes in Omaha, Nebraska. The platform emphasizes long-term ownership, transparent property information, and a straightforward investment structure rather than short-term trading activity. The tortoise, not the hare. 

Our guiding principles influence how properties are acquired, structured, and managed before they become available through SEC-qualified offerings on the Realbricks marketplace. 

Principles in practice

Realbricks applies these guiding principles when structuring investment offerings. 

Properties acquired without mortgage financing. When Realbricks acquires a home, the entity that owns the property holds the title free of mortgage debt at the time of the offering. This structure means there is no mortgage lender with a lien against the property.  Investors can purchase ownership interests in available Realbricks offerings knowing that the property was acquired without leverage. While the absence of property-level debt may reduce certain financing-related risks, investors remain subject to a variety of other risks, including property-specific, operational, market, regulatory, and liquidity risks..

One home, one entity. Each property is held in its own legal entity. Investors purchase ownership interests, or shares, in the entity that owns a specific property rather than purchasing the property directly. 

Other real estate investment opportunities might pool several properties into one investment. Realbricks offers a different way to gain exposure to residential rental real estate investing. With Realbricks, investors are able to review information for the individual property associated with an offering, including available financial information, photographs, and offering documents before making an investment decision. This can make fractional real estate investing feel more tangible as investors can follow the property’s progress from construction through leasing and operational status. 

That’s what we mean by one property, one entity.

Property evaluation process. Before a property is offered on the platform, Realbricks evaluates it using multiple factors, including: economic and demographic information, rental market considerations, characteristics of the property, long-term market performance, and applicable regulations. 

The Realbricks evaluation process is intended to provide a consistent framework for reviewing potential investment opportunities before they are offered on the platform. Evaluating each investment opportunity takes time, promoting the concept of disciplined real estate investment.

Accessible investment minimums. Shares are currently offered at $10 per share, with a $100 minimum investment. A young investor hoping to gain exposure to real estate investing may be using the Realbricks platform alongside an experienced investor who is hoping to diversify their portfolio. Providing accessible, transparent investment opportunities is our mission.

This structure is intended to allow investors with different investing backgrounds and investment priorities to participate in SEC-qualified offerings. Investors should consider their own financial circumstances, investment objectives, and risk tolerance before investing. 

The landlord problem, solved differently

Traditional ownership of rental property often requires purchasing an entire property, arranging financing, managing operations, and handling all responsibilities associated with being a landlord. However, owning a rental property directly is not the only way to gain exposure to residential rental property investments.

When you invest with Realbricks, we manage the day-to-day operations of the real estate offerings for investors. Realbricks handles tenant placement, property management and maintenance, as well as financial reporting and other administrative functions. Investors hold their shares and receive property status updates from the Realbricks team. 

A Long-Term Investment Structure 

Midwest values have laid the foundation for the guiding principles of the platform, promoting access to disciplined, long-term real estate investing for everyday Americans.

With transparency in mind, the Realbricks platform provides investment opportunities from the perspective that real estate investments are generally considered long-term investments. Investors purchase ownership interests in the entity that owns a property, and that property is a tangible asset that is meant to provide a home to a family or other occupant. Realbricks provides information about each offering so investors can evaluate individual residential rental properties before making an investment decision. 

Investors should understand that:

  • Investments involve risk, including the potential loss of capital.
  • Distributions, if any, depend on the property's net operating income after expenses and reserves and are not guaranteed.
  • Property values may increase or decrease over time.
  • Liquidity is limited, and investors should be prepared to hold their investment for an extended period. Any future resale opportunities, including a potential secondary marketplace, are uncertain and not guaranteed.

Because every property, market, and investment period is different, future results cannot be predicted based on current or historical information.

The tortoise represents the long-term investment structure . You can explore the available offerings on the Realbricks marketplace or review the offering circular for the terms, risks, and disclosures associated with each offering.

Disclaimer: Investing in real estate involves risks, including the potential loss of capital. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Distributions are not guaranteed and depend on a property being tenanted, collecting rent, and generating net operating income. A debt-free property structure reduces certain risks but does not eliminate the risks of real estate investing. Investors should perform their own research and consult with financial professionals before making investment decisions.