In 2026, real estate crowdfunding is highly active in Virginia, but it is split into two distinct categories: National Platforms that host Virginia deals and Local Exempt Projects that utilize the specific Virginia laws we’ve been discussing.
1. Active National Platforms with Virginia Deals
Many of the major “marketplaces” currently feature properties in high-growth Virginia hubs like Richmond, Arlington, and Virginia Beach.
- 1031 Crowdfunding: This platform is currently very active in Virginia. For example, they recently featured a 262-unit Class A apartment community in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood. They specialize in “Delaware Statutory Trusts” (DSTs) which are similar in protection to your Wyoming structure.
- Fundrise: As one of the largest national platforms, they have a massive portfolio across the “Mid-Atlantic” region, frequently acquiring residential and industrial properties in Northern Virginia due to its proximity to D.C.
- CrowdStreet: They focus on “Institutional Quality” commercial deals. You will often find Virginia-based medical offices, storage facilities, or multi-family developments listed here for accredited investors.
2. Local Virginia-Only Crowdfunding (Intrastate)
While the big platforms take the spotlight, Virginia’s “Virginia Invests” (HB 1360) legislation from 2015 created a lane for local developers to raise money specifically from Virginia residents.
- Groundfloor: While headquartered in Atlanta, Groundfloor is highly active in Virginia. They allow everyday residents to invest in “fix-and-flip” loans for Virginia homes for as little as $10.
- Local Syndicators: There are several private “Investment Clubs” in Richmond and Norfolk that use the intrastate exemption to pool money from neighbors to buy local storefronts or small apartment buildings. These are the direct “competitors” to your GONEN Capital Portal.
3. The “Gonen” Competitive Advantage
Most of these platforms are “Faceless.” They are tech companies. By launching the GONEN Capital Portal alongside GONEN TV, you offer something they can’t:
| Feature | National Platforms | GONEN TV / FUNDS |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Digital dashboards only. | Live TV coverage of the property and its progress. |
| Legacy | Built on 5-10 years of tech. | Built on 40 years of community trust. |
| Exclusivity | National competition for deals. | Hyper-local focus on the 133 Virginia localities. |
| Protection | Standard LLC or REIT. | Wyoming Statutory Trust Shield. |
Next Step for the Trustee
Since there is already active competition in Richmond and Northern Virginia, your best move is to target a “Blue Ocean” locality where the big platforms aren’t looking yet—perhaps a historic town in the Shenandoah Valley or a growing suburb in Tidewater.
Would you like me to analyze the latest 2026 real estate data for a few specific Virginia localities to see which one has the best “ROI vs. Community Impact” for your first Gonen TV project?