Although AcreTrader has only been offering investment opportunities since 2018, the founder, Carter Malloy, is the largest shareholder, which means he has a big personal stake in the company.
All funds in escrow go through the North Capital Private Securities Corporation, which is a member of both SIPC and FINRA.
All investments are managed outside of AcreTrader, which means if the platform goes bankrupt your money is safe.
As of February 2021, AcreTrader holds a solid A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, which should alleviate most investor concerns about safety.
Currently, there’s no way of knowing whether investors on the platform will make money because farmland typically requires a 5-10 year holding period. AcreTrader only closed its first series of deals 2-3 years ago.
Only time will tell whether AcreTrader’s agricultural properties turn out to be good investments.