The top 5 online real estate investments you could be making

There's no denying that investing in real estate is a key part of every smart investor's portfolio. In 2014, real estate investments averaged a 15% annual return, compared to just 5.2% for stocks and 6% for US bonds. However, great real estate investments have traditionally come with a hefty price tag only affordable to the wealthiest individuals. 

But now that's all changed. Fundrise, a DC-based startup, connects people with top real estate investments in one convenient online marketplace. This allows an investor to build portfolios of real estate investments quickly and efficiently, with the possibility to gain higher returns.

Here are five of the top recent real estate investment opportunities from Fundrise.

1. 3 World Trade Center in New York City

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There is perhaps no real estate project in the country more iconic than 3 World Trade Center in New York City. Fundrise lets you invest in this $2.5 billion deal for only $5,000.

Find out more about Fundrise’s investment in 3 World Trade Center.

2. The home of employees from top tech companies

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Seattle is one of the top five strongest cities in the country for multi-family investment thanks to the demand for housing created by growing companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook. 

The brand new apartment complex was completed in 2015 and is close to 90% leased. 

Learn more about investing with Fundrise. 

3. The restaurant where FLOTUS dines

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Maketto was the country’s first-ever crowdfunded real estate project. Shortly after the restaurant opened in spring 2015, it received great reviews from national food critics, and a visit from First Lady Michelle Obama. The project's 175 investors will continue to receive regular returns as the H Street neighborhood booms. 

4. Retail space in Miami’s growing Arts District

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The thriving Miami Arts District, Wynwood, contains more than 70 art galleries, retail stores, antique shops, and eclectic bars. With numerous residential and commercial developments under construction, Wynwood is one of the fastest growing sub-markets in Miami, primed to be the city’s next hot neighborhood.

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5. Condo conversion in DC’s hippest neighborhood

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Dupont/Logan Circle has become DC’s hippest neighborhood, with Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and a host of local restaurants all making the area one of the most desirable places to live in the nation’s capital. This has created a huge demand for new condos and driven up prices rapidly, resulting in strong projected returns for investors.