Today, there are several efficient mechanisms by which individuals can invest – namely, through private capital networks. Here's a primer on the most prominent types!

While returns have dominated the CRE conversation over the past decade of growth, recent volatility has amplified many investors' concerns about the other side of the coin: risk. From hotels to shopping centers to office buildings, people are paying attention to risk. The market has already experienced tremendous change and it is difficult to forecast which further changes will occur.