HappyNest is a popular investment platform touted as the “gateway to the world of real estate.”  

 

HappyNest is an app that works as a real estate investment trust (REIT). Once you sign up, you can invest in its predetermined portfolio of commercial properties. Jesse Prince and Leonardo Sessa founded HappyNest Invest in 2017. They set out a simple goal: make investing in real estate easy for accredited and non-accredited investors. 

 

You can invest as little as $10 a month in this REIT. HappyNest gets an A+ for affordability right out of the gate. 

 

When you invest with HappyNest, you’re investing in its sole REIT. You cannot choose which real estate properties you invest in. Every deposit made in the HappyNest app automatically purchases shares of the platform’s REIT. The app is free to download, and it’s available on the Google Play Store and the Apple Store.

 

You are spared from committing to extensive due diligence on a portfolio of properties because a team of professionals has done the legwork for you. And while some crowdfunding real estate companies have a broader catalog of investment options, this doesn’t mean every property is worth your time or money. Basically, HappyNest is investing in autopilot and a vehicle for passive income. 

 

HappyNest’s app and crowdfunded real estate opportunities are accessible for both accredited and non-accredited investors. You need to be 18 years or older and a United States citizen. That’s it! You can then begin investing in the HappyNest REIT and access its portfolio of properties. 

 

 

 

HappyNest’s real estate investment team targets a 6% return. HappyNest pays quarterly cash dividends based on the income it receives from its commercial properties via rent payments. The platform also must pay out 90% of the properties’ taxable income to investors.

 

Something to note is that the 90% threshold is a legal obligation for real estate investment trusts. HappyNest is actually looking to take its dividend payouts one step further. The HappyNest team states that it looks to increase its net income payout to 100% down the road. But only time will tell if it comes to fruition. Fees will still apply, but this is a huge commitment to its real estate investors. The share price of the REIT could increase as the properties’ net asset value (NAV) climbs. However, increasing share price through appreciation is not HappyNest’s primary focus.

 

The team’s main goal is to provide its investors with the opportunity for stable dividend payments through its REIT. It’s important to note that, like with all investments, you are not guaranteed to make money with HappyNest Invest. Commercial real estate investing also comes with risks — even if this asset class has demonstrated a strong performance historically. 

 

HappyNest makes money by charging a small management fee for its commercial real estate investments. Investors do not need to pay a fee when signing up. The company never charges broker fees when you invest in through the platform. When an asset is acquired or sold, HappyNest also earns a portion of the revenue. 

 

HappyNest is safe to use, and your bank account is linked to the service through 256-bit encryption. While no service can guarantee 100% safety, HappyNest takes security and your data seriously. 

 

Setting up your HappyNest account is simple and straightforward. To get started, you can either download the real estate investing app on iOS or Android — the website links to both of these options. Once downloaded, the app serves as your access point for investing in the real estate market.

 

You’ll need to link your bank account to make payments into the HappyNest REIT. Other payment options are not yet available. After you open an account, you are required to sign in to the app and make an initial investment of $10 or more.

 

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