Introduction
Homevest is a state-of-the-art platform that aims to allow investors to purchase SEC-compliant shares in single-family rental properties for as little as $100. The Homevest app aims to allow investors to browse, purchase, and monitor shares, all from their phones.
We specialize in buying and renting single family homes in key target regions to high quality, qualified renters. We then pass on rental income, via our platform to our fractional shareholders, similar to a company paying dividends to shareholders. If and when the house is sold, we pass along those capital gains as well.
Our goal is to make the benefits of real estate more accessible to the general public.
Problem
According to Newsweek, a staggering 70 percent of Americans between the ages of 23 and 40 who want to buy a home say they can't afford to.
The problem is that traditional real estate investing is not accessible to many potential investors. High upfront costs and complicated transaction processes prevent many Americans from investing in real estate. Further, this trapped capital can be harnessed to provide comparative purchasing power in key real estate markets during a time of historically high interest rates.
Main reasons why Americans can't invest in Real Estate
Solution
We are building a state-of-the-art platform that allows investors to purchase SEC-compliant shares in single family rental properties for as little as $100. The Homevest app is designed to allow you to browse, purchase, and monitor shares, all from your phone.
Harnessing the power of the crowd through fractional investment allows Homevest to make cash offers on each of the target properties. In this high interest rate environment, being able to make cash offers allows us to negotiate lower prices on better properties.
Our platform provides an opportunity for investors to invest in real estate without having to purchase an entire property. The traditional process of investing in rental properties is complex and time-consuming, with a steep learning curve and significant time and resources required. Homevest sets out to simplify the process and make it accessible to anyone, with a mission to empower the world to build wealth through modern real estate investing.
Business Model
Our business model is very simple: we plan to buy single-family rental homes via selling SEC-regulated shares to our community of fractional investors. The house may then be rented and managed by a property management company, who oversee each home in our portfolio.
Our business model generates income from charging an acquisition fee on each home we purchase, earning a portion of the rental income each home generates, earning brokerage commissions on each home purchased and sold, and earning a portion of the proceeds when the home is eventually sold.
Market
Huge Pool of Underserviced Potential Investors
The population of our demographic (18-40) is over 100 million. If we can assume that at least 10% of that population has at least $100 to invest in real estate, it creates a potential fractional investor market cap of over a billion dollars.
Homevest targets various areas in various states in the USA by looking for specific characteristics in the properties they purchase. These characteristics include curb appeal, migration patterns, low tax rates, and other factors that can impact the value of the property and the potential for rental income.
Homevest aims to identify properties that meet the needs of renters and provide them with a high-quality living experience. By targeting various areas in various states in the USA and looking for specific characteristics in the properties they purchase, Homevest can provide investors with access to a diverse range of real estate markets and investment opportunities.
Vacancy Rates
Average Home Prices for Single Family Homes
Target Markets
Success To Date
What is Homevest's competitive advantage?
In addition to our experienced real estate team and rigorous vetting process, Homevest's competitive advantage lies in its ability to leverage the power of fractional investing. Fractional investment allows Homevest to make cash offers on each of the target properties. This allows us to negotiate lower prices on better properties. Additionally, not having regular financing interest payments allows us to maintain more attractive rental yields.
To the seller, cash offers have the following benefits:
- Confidence in the deal going through:
With cash, the buyer either has the money or they don't. If the seller has verified the proof of funds, they know they'll be able to close. This gives the seller a greater level of certainty. - Faster process:
Closing a cash transaction can take as little as two weeks, while getting a mortgage approval can take 45 to 60 days. - Fewer contingencies:
Cash buyers tend to be less likely to request an appraisal, a home inspection, or other contingencies. - Simpler closing:
Without a lender involved, there's much less to review and sign off on to close the deal. - No appraisal stress:
Lenders require an appraisal before approving a mortgage, but with a cash offer, there's no appraisal. The home's value is whatever the buyer is willing to pay
Team
Use of Proceeds
If the offering's maximum amount of $1,234,996 is raised:
| Use | Value | % of Proceeds |
|---|---|---|
| App Development | $500,000 | 40.5% |
| Salaries | $500,000 | 40.5% |
| Marketing & Social Media Strategy | $174,482 | 14.1% |
| Intermediary fees | $60,515 | 4.9% |
Terms
This number includes all funds raised by the Company in this round on Netcapital. This is an offering of Membership Units, under registration exemption 4(a)(6), in homevest.io LLC dba Homevest. This offering must reach its target of at least $10,000 by its offering deadline of May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm ET. If this offering does not reach its target by the offering deadline, then your money will be refunded.
If the offering is successful at raising the maximum amount, then the company’s implied valuation after the offering (sometimes called its post-money valuation) will be:
Financials
Homevest’s official name is homevest.io LLC, so that’s the name that appears in the statements below.
These financial statements have been reviewed by an independent Certified Public Accountant.
SEC Filings
The Offering Statement is a formal description of the company and this transaction. It’s filed with the SEC to comply with the requirements of exemption 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933.
We’re also required to share links to each of the SEC filings related to this offering with investors.
Understand the Risks
Be sure to understand the risks of this type of investment. No regulatory body (not the SEC, not any state regulator) has passed upon the merits of or given its approval to the securities, the terms of the offering, or the accuracy or completeness of any offering materials or information posted herein. That’s typical for Regulation CF offerings like this one.
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- Jun 1, 2024Primary offering finalized, selling units
- Apr 2, 2024We are thrilled to share some exciting news...
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