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Getting Started

How do I get started with Potrise?

Here's a quick roadmap to start investing with confidence:

Step 1: Create Your Account

  • Download the Potrise app from Apple App Store, Google Play Store or visit potrise.com.
  • Click Sign Up / Create Account.
  • Confirm your email through the verification link and continue the process.

Step 2: Complete Your Investor Profile

  • Provide your background information.
  • Answer short questions about your investment goals and experience.
  • This helps us recommend projects better suited to you.

Step 3: Verify Your Identity (KYC)

  • Upload a valid government ID.
  • Review typically takes 1–2 business days.

Step 4: Accreditation (If Needed)

  • Some projects require accredited investor status.
  • Submit financial statements or a verification letter from a CPA/attorney.

Step 5: Connect Your Bank

  • Link your U.S. bank account securely via Plaid.
  • Or verify manually using micro-deposits (takes 1–5 business days).

Step 7: Fund your wallet

  • Transfer a minimum amount of $200 into your wallet.
  • Use the amount in your wallet to invest in one or multiple projects.

Step 6: Explore Projects

  • Review property details, developer track record, and projected returns.
  • Minimum investments are clearly stated per project.

Step 7: Make Your First Investment

  • Enter the amount you want to invest after you have confirmed your interest and complete the transaction.

Step 8: Track & Grow

  • Monitor performance in your portfolio dashboard.
  • Receive milestone updates.
  • Access documents and explore future deals.

💡 Tip: New investors often start small ($500–$1,000) to learn the process, then scale up.

What are the minimum investment amounts?

  • Standard Range: $500 – $25,000 depending on the project.
  • Equity deals: Usually $500 to not more than 10% per project.
  • Debt deals: Often $10,000 – $50,000.

What affects minimums:

  • Size of the project (larger = higher minimum).
  • Type of deal (equity vs. debt).
  • Target investor base.
  • Regulatory requirements.

How is the share price determined?

  • For new listed projects: Total project funding goal /total shares = starting price.

Example:

  • Project Funding Goal = $100,000
  • Total shares = 10,000
  • Price per share = 100,000/10,000 = $100 per share

What happens after my order is accepted?

  • Funds move from your Potrise wallet to the project's account.
  • You receive digital shares confirming ownership.
  • You get an email receipt showing the project, shares, and total invested.
  • You can track everything in the app under Portfolio.

Who can invest with Potrise?

  • Must be 18+ years old.
  • Must live in the United States.
  • Must have a valid Social Security Number.
  • At this time, we cannot accept international investors.

Investment Limits

Your ability to invest may be subject to limits based on:

  • Your annual income
  • Your net worth
  • Any other investments you've made under U.S. securities regulations (such as Regulation Crowdfunding offerings)

These limits are designed to protect investors while still giving you access to opportunities in Ghanaian real estate.

Can international investors use Potrise?

At this time, Potrise only supports U.S. investors.

  • International investors are not currently eligible.
  • We may explore expanding access to international investors in the future, depending on regulations and platform updates.

Accredited Investor Access

Some investment opportunities on Potrise may be limited to accredited investors only. This typically requires meeting certain income or net worth thresholds, or providing verification through financial documentation.

How do I calculate my net worth?

Your net worth = total assets – total liabilities.

Important rules for investment limits:

  • Do not include the value of your primary residence as an asset.
  • Do not count mortgages or loans on that residence as liabilities (up to fair market value).

Example:

  • Jeff earns $80,000 annually.
  • Jess earns $120,000 annually.
  • If they invest together, their combined income is $200,000. Their investment limits are calculated based on this combined figure.

Do I have to be an accredited investor?

Non-accredited investors: Can invest, but are subject to limits based on income and net worth (as required by U.S. regulations).
Accredited investors: Can invest without limits. Verification (such as financial documentation) may be required depending on the project.

Some projects on Potrise may be available to both accredited and non-accredited investors, while others may be restricted to accredited investors only.

What fees does Potrise charge investors?

Potrise is committed to clear, upfront fees with no hidden charges.

Platform fee: 2% fee on every investment made on the platform
Onboarding fee: A $2,000 fee is applied to developer offerings to cover due diligence.
Sponsor fee: 2% on all invested capital raised to cover SEC filing fees and marketing the offerings to investors.
Management fee: A fee of 1% on invested capital for project oversight, reporting, and administration.
Performance-based fee: For equity projects, Potrise may share in profits (10–20%) only after investors receive their initial capital back plus a preferred return.

Important Notes:

  • Fees vary by project and are always disclosed in the project's offering documents.
  • Potrise does not charge fees for failed or canceled investments.

This makes all investor-related rules (eligibility, limits, accreditation, and fees) live in one place for easier navigation.