RealtyMogul Income REIT, LLC

Score

0.5

  • Class
    Common Shares
  • Managed by
    RM Adviser, LLC
  • Release date
    April 25, 2024
  • Updated
    May 9, 2025
Net Asset Value
$93M
Max. Offering Size
$75M
Investment Style
Core
HQ Location
Los Angeles, CA
Amount Raised
145.3M
Legal Construction
LLC
Asset Class
Real Estate
Inception
August, 2016
Eligibility
Not explicitly stated
Min. Investment
$5,000
Annualized Distribution Rate
6%
Net Total Return
4.8%
Distributions
Monthly
Incentive Fee
None
Annual Management Fee
1.0%
Holding Period
Permanent Capital
Advisor
RM Adviser, LLC
Dealer Manager
None
Auditor
CohnReznick LLP
Counsel
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLC

The Bottom Line

RealtyMogul Income REIT focuses on commercial real estate debt and equity investments, aiming to provide monthly income through a diversified portfolio of multifamily, office, and retail properties. The fund has maintained 101+ consecutive monthly distributions and targets a 6.0% annual yield
Here's what's concerning: The fund's NAV has declined 17.4% from approximately $10.00 to $8.26, and while they've paid over $41.5 million in distributions, nearly 53% came from reinvestment rather than new cash flow. You're essentially getting some of your own money back while paying 1% annual fees on a declining asset base.

Your Money vs. Reality

Over the past decade, RealtyMogul Income REIT delivered a 2.5% annual return, turning $10,000 into $12,750—significantly underperforming the S&P 500, public REITs, gold, and even U.S. Treasuries.
$10,000 Over 10 Years (2015-2024):

Note: For the money market returns, Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund (VMFXX) has been considered. For Gold prices, London Bullion Market Association data has been used.

Key Takeaways:

  • RealtyMogul barely beat cash investments despite taking significant real estate risk
  • Public REIT ETFs delivered 3x better returns with daily liquidity
  • Even “safe” Treasuries generated 44% more wealth with government backing

Bottom line: You took REIT-level risk, but your payoff looked more like a savings account than a true wealth builder.

Fund Strategy

RealtyMogul Income REIT invests in debt and equity positions across commercial real estate, with heavy concentration in multifamily properties. The fund recently withdrew its latest offering statement but continues operations, targeting monthly distributions of 6.0% annually through rental income and asset appreciation.

Fit Check

Available to: All investors (non-accredited minimum $5,000)

Ideal For:

  • Income-focused investors willing to accept NAV volatility
  • Those seeking monthly cash flow despite declining asset values

Less Ideal For:

  • Investors needing liquidity or transparency
  • Those seeking wealth building or capital preservation

Fast Facts

Key Concern
Reality Check
NAV Performance
-17.4% decline from ~$10.00 to $8.26
Distribution Source
53% from reinvestment, 47% cash
Current Offering
Voluntarily withdrawn (July 2025)
Portfolio Focus
Heavy multifamily concentration

Pros/Bulls Say

  • Consistent Monthly Income Stream: 102+ consecutive monthly distributions at 6.0% annualized yield with no performance fees eating into returns
  • Accessible Entry Point: $5,000 minimum investment democratizes access to commercial real estate typically reserved for institutions
  • Defensive Multifamily Focus: Heavy apartment exposure provides inflation protection through short-term lease renewals in growing markets

Cons/Bears Say

  • Distribution Sustainability Concerns: Only 60% of 2024 distributions came from operating cash flow—the rest funded through borrowing, essentially returning your own money
  • Minimal Manager Alignment: Less than 1% manager ownership with no performance incentives creates weak alignment with investor interests
  • Limited Liquidity and Transparency: Quarterly redemptions with caps, internal NAV calculations, and just 16 properties create concentration risk with poor exit flexibility
Verdict

0.5/5 RealtyMogul Income REIT suffers from declining NAV, distribution sustainability concerns, minimal manager alignment, and operational uncertainty following the offering withdrawal. The combination of poor performance and limited transparency creates an unattractive risk-return profile for wealth-building investors.

Fees & Expenses

The fund charges a 1.0% annual management fee with organizational costs capped at 3%. While there are no upfront sales commissions, the ongoing fees compound over time.
Fee Type
Why It Matters
How Calculated
Typical Amount
Organizational & Offering Costs
Covers fund setup and offering expenses
Up to 3% of gross offering proceeds
Up to 3%
Upfront Selling Commissions
Compensates brokers for new investments
1.0% of investment amount
1.0%
Asset Management Fee
Pays the fund manager for oversight
1.0% of net asset value (NAV) per year
1.0%
Servicing Fee
Covers investor servicing and support
0.5% of NAV per year
0.5%
Special Servicing Fee
Pays for handling troubled assets
1.0% of NAV per year (if applicable)
1.0%

The fund charges a 1.0% annual management fee with additional organizational costs. Recent filings show the fund continues quarterly NAV calculations internally without third-party verification.

Fee Impact Example:

$10,000 invested for 10 years at a 2.5% net return:

  • You’d pay about $100/year in management fees—totaling $1,000+ over a decade.
  • That’s roughly 8% of your potential gains lost to ongoing expenses.

Portfolio Snapshot

As of Dec 2024
Asset Concentration: 72% multifamily properties, 16 total real estate investments.
Geographic Spread: Seven states, with concentration in growth markets.
Investment Types: Mix of joint venture equity (majority) and preferred equity positions.

Overview

Manager Insights

The people running your money matter. Here’s what you need to know about this team:
Jilliene-Helman
Eric-Levy
Management has less than 1% of personal capital invested in the fund, indicating minimal alignment with investor interests. The fund operates without performance-based compensation, reducing incentives to exceed benchmarks.

Peer Comparison

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Features
RealtyMogul
Hines
Brookfield
Min. Investment
$5,000
$2,500
$2,500
Holding Period
Permanent Capital
Permanent Capital
Permanent Capital
Inception Date
August, 2016
August, 2014
December 2019
1-Year Net Returns
-12.5%
3.00%
-1.20%
Net Returns Since Inception (Annualized)
4.8%
5.37%
5.50%
Annualized Distribution Rate
6.0%
5.38%
5.93%
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