Buying real estate has long been a great way to invest your money. As we saw with the mortgage meltdown, that doesn’t always hold true.Traditional real estate investing has been associated with people who have a lot of cash. With the financial technology explosion over the last few years, companies like Groundfloor are making a way for people like you and me to invest in real estate without having to win the lottery or rob a bank. Brian, the CEO of Groundfloor, which is the first -- and remains the only -- company qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer direct real estate debt investments available to non-accredited investors is on the podcast to share what you need to know.What You'll LearnWhat is Groundfloor and how is making real estate investing accessible for us allWhat's the difference between buying real estate and investing in real estateWhat research should you do before you invest in real estateWhy Brian thinks everyone should make their own investment decisions and what you need to knowWhen should you consider investing in real estate over other money goalsLinksGroundfloorSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com. Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram