This is a guest post from David Behin, CEO and Co-Founder of real estate crowdfunding platform CityFunders. Do your due diligence – Many investors assume that crowd-funding portals only offer guaranteed, safe investments. However, deal success really depends on the people behind the portal. Research the team, the investment and all the deal specifics before committing. Know who is managing your capital and where your money is going specifically. In order to mitigate default risk, do your research of the deal offer. Some portals may overestimate their investment returns to attract investors. Ask yourself if the investment strategies and pro-forma calculations make sense. Completing your due diligence to ensure quality investments can make or break your return outcomes.