Diversity in Real Estate Investing

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* 1. Which of the following is your PRIMARY real estate investing strategy?

House flipping

Rental property

Real estate mutual fund

Real estate crowdfunding

REITs

Commercial real estate

A second or vacation home

Raw land

Real estate stocks

I haven't invested in real estate yet, but I hope to soon

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which of the following do you invest in OUTSIDE of your primary strategy?

Rental property

Real estate crowdfunding

Real estate mutual fund

Real estate stocks

Raw land

Commercial real estate

House flipping

REITs

A second or vacation home

None

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please rate the real estate investing community on the following:

	Severely lacking in diversity	Lacking in diversity	Neutral or unsure	Somewhat diverse	Very diverse
Racial diversity	Racial diversity Severely lacking in diversity	Racial diversity Lacking in diversity	Racial diversity Neutral or unsure	Racial diversity Somewhat diverse	Racial diversity Very diverse
Political diversity	Political diversity Severely lacking in diversity	Political diversity Lacking in diversity	Political diversity Neutral or unsure	Political diversity Somewhat diverse	Political diversity Very diverse
Diversity of ability / abledness	Diversity of ability / abledness Severely lacking in diversity	Diversity of ability / abledness Lacking in diversity	Diversity of ability / abledness Neutral or unsure	Diversity of ability / abledness Somewhat diverse	Diversity of ability / abledness Very diverse
Diversity of sexual orientation	Diversity of sexual orientation Severely lacking in diversity	Diversity of sexual orientation Lacking in diversity	Diversity of sexual orientation Neutral or unsure	Diversity of sexual orientation Somewhat diverse	Diversity of sexual orientation Very diverse
Gender diversity	Gender diversity Severely lacking in diversity	Gender diversity Lacking in diversity	Gender diversity Neutral or unsure	Gender diversity Somewhat diverse	Gender diversity Very diverse

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* 4. Do you feel that your gender affects the real estate investing opportunities that are available to you?

Yes

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* 5. Do you feel that your race affects the investing opportunities available to you?

Yes

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* 6. Do you feel that your gender affects the real estate investing returns that you earn?

Yes

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* 7. Do you feel that your race affects the real estate investing returns that you earn?

Yes

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* 8. Do you feel that other factors (such as sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or political opinion) affect your real estate investing career? If yes, please tell us which factors you feel affect your investing results, opportunities, or other areas.

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* 9. Please select the statement you agree with most:

The real estate investing community lacks diversity, and it's an issue that needs to be addressed.

The real estate investing community lacks diversity, but we don't need to actively address the issue.

The real estate investing community is as diverse as or more diverse than other investing communities.

I am happy with the level of diversity in the real estate investing community.

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* 10. If you believe the real estate investing community is lacking in diversity, what do you think should be done about it?

More clubs, associations, and other communities specifically for under-represented groups

Government intervention on behalf of under-represented groups

More online content and resources specifically for under-represented groups

Early financial education (including information on real estate investing) specifically for under-represented groups

I don't think we need to do anything to improve the diversity of the community

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Where do you get MOST of your real estate investing advice and information?

In-person clubs or groups

Real estate agent(s)

Online communities (like Reddit, Mogul, etc.)

Other investors

I'm self-taught and self-advised

Blogs and websites (Millionacres, BiggerPockets, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about diversity in real estate investing?

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* 13. Please enter your age:

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* 14. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian / Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic / Latino

White / Caucasian

Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify)

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* 15. Choose your gender:

Male

Female

Non-binary

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* 16. Please select your HOUSEHOLD income bracket:

Over $150,000

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Under $15,000

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* 17. In which state is your primary residence?

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* 18. How long have you been a subscriber of the Paydirt newsletter?

Less than 1 month

1–6 months

6 months or more

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* 19. Which topics are you most interested in?

REITs

Rental property investing

House flipping

Real estate stocks

Real estate crowdfunding

Other (please specify)

Diversity in Real Estate Investing

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* 1. Which of the following is your PRIMARY real estate investing strategy?

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* 2. Which of the following do you invest in OUTSIDE of your primary strategy?

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* 3. Please rate the real estate investing community on the following:

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* 4. Do you feel that your gender affects the real estate investing opportunities that are available to you?

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* 5. Do you feel that your race affects the investing opportunities available to you?

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* 6. Do you feel that your gender affects the real estate investing returns that you earn?

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* 7. Do you feel that your race affects the real estate investing returns that you earn?

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* 8. Do you feel that other factors (such as sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or political opinion) affect your real estate investing career? If yes, please tell us which factors you feel affect your investing results, opportunities, or other areas.

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* 9. Please select the statement you agree with most:

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* 10. If you believe the real estate investing community is lacking in diversity, what do you think should be done about it?

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* 11. Where do you get MOST of your real estate investing advice and information?

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* 12. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about diversity in real estate investing?

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* 13. Please enter your age:

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* 14. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

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* 15. Choose your gender:

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* 16. Please select your HOUSEHOLD income bracket:

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* 17. In which state is your primary residence?

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* 18. How long have you been a subscriber of the Paydirt newsletter?

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* 19. Which topics are you most interested in?

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