Summary List PlacementThe best real estate investment platforms of 2021 Broker Min. deposit Fees $500 1% (additional $125 for IRAs) $500 0% $500 3% $5,000 1% to 1.25% $10,000 Varies; typically 0.5% $1,000 to $10,000 1% to 2% for Prism; other investments start at 0% $25,000 0.50% to 2.5% Updated on 4/9/21: We updated the list of other real estate investing platforms we considered, but which we ultimately did not name the best. Real estate investing can sound intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Real estate crowdfunding platforms make it easier to add commercial properties and other real estate investments to your portfolio at low costs.