Realbricks

About Realbricks

Realbricks, founded in 2021 by Chris Gerardi and the late Ahmed Khaleel, operates a platform designed to lower the barrier to entry for real estate investing. Gerardi, who serves as Founder and COO, brings 17 years of operational experience from public companies, with a background in building teams and high-level execution. His journey into creating Realbricks was influenced by his early interest in stock trading and later in alternative assets, which led him to see an opportunity to apply similar accessibility to the real estate market. Khaleel, who held a degree in Electrical Engineering, was instrumental in establishing the company's foundational mission to make property ownership more accessible before his passing in 2024.

The company's primary business is providing a fractional real estate investment platform where individuals can purchase shares of income-generating properties for as little as $100. This model targets individual investors, particularly beginners, who may lack the significant capital or expertise required for traditional real estate acquisition. Revenue is generated through fees, including a property management fee which is factored into the rental income distributions. Realbricks' business model is centered on acquiring properties with cash, thus avoiding debt and insulating investors from interest rate fluctuations and foreclosure risks.

The core service is a marketplace for fractional ownership of professionally managed rental properties, including single-family homes and multi-family units. Realbricks handles the entire investment lifecycle, from property vetting and acquisition to tenant management, maintenance, and paperwork. Investors receive returns through two main avenues: quarterly dividends from rental income and potential appreciation of their shares' value. A key feature that distinguishes Realbricks is its secondary market, which allows investors to sell their shares to other users on the platform. This provides a level of liquidity that is uncommon in direct real estate investments, offering an exit strategy without being locked in for the long term. The platform is accessible via a mobile app, which allows users to browse properties, manage their portfolios, and trade shares.