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TurnKey Real Estate

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Freedom Real Estate Group

Invest Smart | Live Happy


Freedom Real Estate Group is an investment firm providing turnkey investments for real estate investors. With over a decade of experience and excellent reputation for quality investments, F.R.E.G. provides a true hands & hassle free method to invest in real estate. Our goal is to add assets to your balance sheet & provide you with financial freedom.

TurnKey Real Estate

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Norada Real Estate Investments

Nationwide Turnkey Cashflow Investment Property


Norada Real Estate Investments, a two-time Inc. 5000 Company, is a nationwide provider of turnkey cash-flow investment properties across 25 U.S. markets. They also produce the top-rated Passive Real Estate Investing podcast. Their mission is to help 1 million people create wealth and passive income and put them on the path to financial freedom with real estate.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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Apex Real Estate Investments

Start Building Passive Income Now!


Apex Real Estate Investments is a privately held equity investment company that provides investors with passive income, above-market returns, and a hedge against inflation.

Precious Metals

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Patriot Gold Group

 


At Patriot Gold Group, you’ll never pay retail and always work directly with the owners. Leading industry experts with a wealth of experience, we’ve held senior positions at the largest retail precious metal investment firms in the U.S. We eliminate multiple layers of executive and shareholder compensation and work directly with you to secure the most competitive pricing on gold and silver.

TurnKey Real Estate

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Fund That Flip


Fund That Flip is the nation’s leading residential rehab lender and real estate fintech marketplace. Accredited investors can invest in pre-vetted real estate-backed loans on our Platform starting with as little as $1,000. Build your portfolio of individual loans based on rate, geography, or any criteria you choose; or invest in one of our diversified funds.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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Surety Associates

We Make Money & We Make a Difference


“Never invest in a business you do not understand”– Warren Buffett
Our Business Model is very straightforward. It’s so simple in-fact, your bank has been using it for hundreds of years. With our Private Mortgage Lending Program, you Become-the-Bank, potentially earning a 2-Dimensional ROI (Percentage Rate & Points). Check our site for testimonials from current Equity Trust Clients.

TurnKey Real Estate

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Texas Turnkey Properties

Building Wealth Through Real Estate


Having sold and still managing hundreds of investment properties in both the Houston, Texas and Albuquerque New Mexico area, Texas Turnkey Properties is a trusted partner in passive real estate investing for clients nationwide.

TurnKey Real Estate

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EquityPro

Your Future Returns


Helping people from across the world make smart and successful real estate investments in Florida is what has gotten us out of bed in the morning, since 2004. EquityPro is one of the sunshine state’s leading wholesale investment brokerages. Our firm specializes in acquiring and providing properties with big potential – both residential and commercial. Through our marketing channels, we have a steady flow of flip opportunities, high-yield rentals, value-add apartment buildings, and more.

Precious Metals

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McAlvany Precious Metals

Longevity, Transparency, Advisory.


McAlvany Precious Metals has operated with an outstanding reputation since 1972, advising investors on precious metals IRAs since the IRS first allowed them in 1986. McAlvany Precious Metals provides exceptional quality of products & services, with a personal advisor to help you every step of the way. With a proven track record of compounding ounces within accounts, McAlvany Precious Metals truly offers a unique approach to your IRA.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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Holdfolio

Your Real Estate Investing Partner


Break through the noise and invest with us in high-yield, professionally managed private real estate investments. Thousands of investors choose Holdfolio as their investment partner for multifamily and commercial real estate where investors have earned historical average returns in excess of 19% annualized! Leverage Holdfolio’s expertise to start earning outsized returns today.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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Cityside Capital LLC

Commercial Real Estate Syndications


Cityside Capital is a FINRA-licensed private equity company focused on value-add multifamily, self-storage and industrial syndications. Our licensure (FINRA Series 82 & 63) requires third-party due diligence on all assets, markets and underwriting giving you the confidence to invest with our thoroughly vetted strategic partners.

Digital Currency

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My Digital Money

Self-trading CryptoIRA platform


My Digital Money is a US-based self-trading CryptoIRAplatform that offers military-grade private key security, concierge service, and features to help you make better investment decisions including trigger order, play money account, and others.

Precious Metals

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Goldco

Discover the Goldco Difference.


Goldco is one of the leading precious metals providers in the country. Goldco facilitates the opening of Self-Directed IRAs for individuals seeking to protect their wealth by diversifying their portfolio with physical gold and silver. Join the thousands of individuals who have secured their retirement savings with Goldco.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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Freedom Real Estate Group

Invest Smart | Live Happy


Freedom Real Estate Group is an investment firm providing turnkey investments for real estate investors. With over a decade of experience and excellent reputation for quality investments, F.R.E.G. provides a true hands & hassle free method to invest in real estate. Our goal is to add assets to your balance sheet & provide you with financial freedom.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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therealfund

Invest in Multifamily Real Estate


Providing you with the opportunity to invest in Real Estate and Real Estate related companies. therealfund specializes in commercial Real Estate and the oversight of companies that facilitate the operations of acquisitions and those of client/partner relationships. Passive investing at varying equity levels.

Precious Metals

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Gold Alliance

Your Trusted Gold IRA Experts.


Gold Alliance helps hardworking Americans achieve financial security with the protection and benefits of physical precious metals, which are under your control and beyond the reach of banks and Wall Street. You can achieve financial security, effective diversification, and growth by allocating a portion of your IRA/401k to a Gold and Silver IRA/401k with no penalties or taxes taken.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding | TurnKey Real Estate

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BV Capital

Commercial Real Estate in Texas


We create unique investment opportunities in real estate that were historically only available to institutions. Our mission is to provide accredited investors direct access to exclusive real estate investments in Texas. As a real estate developer ourselves, we take an active role and investment in every project we share with our investors.

Precious Metals

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Lear Capital

The Precious Metals Leader.


Since 1997, Lear Capital has been the vanguard of the precious metals industry, with over $3 billion dollars in transactions and 86,000+ clients. Lear Capital offers one of the largest selections of metals in the United States and is one of the highest-rated precious metals dealers. Our industry experts have a wealth of experience and can guide you through the process.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding | TurnKey Real Estate

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TriArc

Improving Lives Through Multifamily


TriArc is a full-service, vertically integrated real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, management, and development of multifamily properties. With a proven track record and in-house capabilities, we aim to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our investors while building strong communities.

TurnKey Real Estate

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Financial Attunement

Commercial Real Estate Investors


We are impact-focused Investors. We bring investors together to acquire, manage, then strategically exit quality investments that make a difference. Our primary target markets are Texas and Florida but we strategically and opportunistically invest in a limited number of other markets. We have long-term vision and look forward to partnering with you.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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CrowdStreet

 


CrowdStreet is a real estate investing platform that gives investors direct access to individual commercial real estate investment opportunities, allowing investors to review, compare, and personally choose the deals that meet their own investment criteria. CrowdStreet’s managed funds and advisory services give you the same level of access, but we’ll handle the portfolio, making it even easier for you to invest.

Precious Metals

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American Hartford Gold

#1 Ranked Gold Company.


American Hartford Gold is one of the nation’s largest retailers of gold and silver. Trusted by Bill O’Reilly, they are dedicated to helping clients secure their financial futures with precious metals. Their specialists empower clients with market knowledge and provide personalized service for the life of their accounts. They have shipped over $1.5 billion in precious metals to thousands of satisfied clients, earning them an A+ BBB rating and thousands of 5-star reviews on Trustpilot and Google. Additionally, American Hartford Gold has been ranked as the #1 Gold Company by Inc. 5000’s list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Protect your wealth and secure your retirement savings with a Gold IRA from American Hartford Gold.

Lending | Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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Carofin

Meaningful Investments-Vital Capital.


For investors looking to reduce exposure to the public markets, investing directly in private companies can add balance to your portfolio. At carofin.com, you can choose meaningful investments and provide vital capital while potentially capturing greater returns. Over 26 years, Carofin and affiliates, FINRA-registered broker-dealers, have raised over $1.2B of equity and debt.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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Dual City Investments

Experienced investors | Proven results


Dual City Investments is a commercial real estate investment firm whose foundation is based on the protection and growth of investor capital with a proven track record. The Dual City Advantage Fund is a diversified commercial real estate portfolio that offers consistent returns without a capital lock-up period, which gives investors a greater liquidity option. Our investors well-being and the protection of their capital is our core objective.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding | TurnKey Real Estate

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Roofstock One


A proprietary investment platform allowing accredited investors to add Single-Family Rentals (SFR) to their portfolios, passively. Roofstock One’s mission is democratizing SFR investing by leveraging our technology and industry expertise. As investors ourselves, we know how time consuming it can be. Roofstock One Common Stock provides broad exposure with properties hand-picked by our team.

Precious Metals

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U.S. Money Reserve

America’s Gold Authority®


Founded in 2001, U.S. Money Reserve is one of the world’s largest private distributors of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Hundreds of thousands of clients across the country rely on U.S. Money Reserve to diversify their retirement portfolios with Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs and other forms of physical legal-tender gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins.

Precious Metals

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Birch Gold Group

The Precious Metals IRA Specialists.


Leading precious metals dealer since 2003. We empower our customers through knowledge. Everything we do, every service that we provide and every conversation we have with you is defined by our three core values: knowledge, dedication to 1-on-1 care, and trust. That’s earned us a BBB A+ rating and nearly 10,000 loyal, happy customers. Experience the Birch Gold difference for yourself.

TurnKey Real Estate

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Three Doors Properties

Buy, Sell, and Invest in Real Estate


Three Doors started in 2011 and we’ve successfully completed 3500+ transactions in the St. Louis area. Our abundance mindset has grown this business into a network that is your “Key to More in Real Estate.” Our family of agents, investors, and vendors provide opportunities to those looking to Buy, Sell, and Invest in real estate.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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RealtyMogul

Real estate investing made easy


Founded in 2012, RealtyMogul gives everyday investors access to institutional quality multifamily, office, retail, industrial, ground-up development and other commercial real estate opportunities in dozens of markets across the country.
RealtyMogul members can also invest in two Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – the Income REIT and the Apartment Growth REIT.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding | TurnKey Real Estate

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Smartland

Real Estate Private Equity Firm


Smartland LLC, founded in Cleveland, OH in 2013 and headquartered in Miami, FL, has grown to include a vertically integrated team focused on investment management services, property management, marketing, architecture, design, and construction. Having aligned interests, Smartland does not only work for our investors but our employees’ compensation is tied to performance! Our four main partners invest their personal funds in every project.

Precious Metals

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Advantage Gold

Advantage Gold


Advantage Gold has won the Best Of Trustlink award as the highest rated precious metals IRA firm six years in a row (2015-2021). We provide massive value by focusing on building long term relationships with our clients, providing the very best education, and facilitating a process which is transparent and seamless. Our education specialists and IRA operations team are here to serve you. We have thousands of verified ratings across all major review platforms and an A+ rating with the BBB and are an Inc. 5000 Member.

Discover the Advantage of working with the best.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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Outpost Ventures

Unique Approach to Venture Capital


Outpost Ventures (OV) is a deep technology investor that grows our nation’s most innovative dual-use tech companies. OV invests in companies we’ve helped forge relationships with the US Government, and which are already proven with revenue in commercial markets. Accredited Investors only.

Digital Currency

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BitIRA

First-Class Safety & Security That Sets the Standard.


At BitIRA, we firmly believe that Americans should have access to more choices of assets available within their tax-advantaged retirement account. Therefore, one of our primary goals is to help our customers understand how digital currencies can serve as a powerful tool to achieve their unique objectives for saving for the future, while offering a simple, straightforward path to use that tool effectively.

Digital Currency

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Coin IRA

Leader in Customer Experience


Coin IRA is A+ rated and has been accredited by the BBB since December of 2017. As one of the first companies to offer Bitcoin in IRAs, our experts have made it simple for thousands of people to add digital currency to their retirement plans. We know from experience what’s important to you, and our promise is to provide complete transparency, competitive fees, the ultimate in digital asset storage, and fast, easy access to real people who make your satisfaction their top priority. Call us today at 855-431-6612.

Digital Currency

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BitTrust IRA

Low cost, white glove service


Low fees and industry leading customer service. Call us today to discover what makes Bittrust IRA the better way to add crypto to your retirement. Call (855) 642-8800 or Get Started Today.

TurnKey Real Estate

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Memphis Investment Properties

Turnkey rentals for out of state investors


We provide newly renovated, cash-flowing Turnkey rental properties in Memphis, TN, with in-house property management. We have renovated over 6,000 properties and currently manage over 3,000 for investors all over the world.

Private Equity / Crowdfunding | TurnKey Real Estate

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InvestorResidences.com, LLC

2x Your Capital in a 10 Asset AirBnb Portfolio


InvestorResidences.com, LLC provides a passive way to put your capital to work. Our 22 person team aims to double your investment over 6-9 years through a diversified portfolio of 10 Airbnb properties. Each residence produces quarterly cash flow distributions and potential long-term appreciation while guarding against inflation. InvestorResidences.com, LLC is offering unique residences in a diversified set of vacation locations, each with distinctive economic drivers, varied peak seasons, and all excellent short-term rental communities.

Digital Currency

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Tax Free Crypto

Invest in Crypto Tax-Free


TaxFreeCrypto.com has everything you need to get started earning tax-advantaged gains in your Traditional IRA or Roth IRA. Our trading platform has no monthly fees, no maintenance fees, no storage fees and low transactional costs. Finally, a platform that protects your assets without breaking your bank.

Lending | Private Equity / Crowdfunding

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Secured Investment Corp

Enter the Circle of Wealth


Secured Investment Corp provides lenders and real estate investors the ability to connect and build powerful and profitable strategic alliances. Lenders are able to grow their net returns on their invested capital and real estate investors can grow their investment portfolios. This is all accomplished through our two private equity funds and first lien position trust deeds.

TurnKey Real Estate

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Astor Realty Capital

Institutional quality real estate opportunities for private investors


Astor Realty Capital is an institutionally backed private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in NYC with offices in Miami and Phoenix. Managed by experienced professionals, Astor currently participates in over $1.5 Billion real estate assets in 9 submarkets. Astor offers three investment options including equity, preferred and structured debt instruments to its investors. The firm average return to date stands at 21% net of fees with a solid track record.

TurnKey Real Estate

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Guerin Property Services

Texas full-service SFR investing


Guerin Property Services is a full-service residential investment company that helps the everyday investor identify, purchase, and manage investment homes in Austin, San Antonio and many other cities in Texas. We have a full team that does all the work so you don’t have to. We have been in business for over 15 years helping investors add to their growing portfolios.

Precious Metals

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Noble Gold

 


At Noble Gold Investments, we enable you to take control of your family’s future with a gold IRA and other precious metals. Whether it’s diversifying your portfolio with a gold or silver IRA, acquiring precious metals, or storing bullion in our Texas depository, our no-pressure agents can guide you through all the options available to you.

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