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Overview

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Vessel
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is a "home equity exchange" that lets owners of residential properties sell "shares" of the value of their properties to investors, who get
income
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and
appreciation
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in return.

For property owners, Vessel is an alternative to
getting a second mortgage
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or
selling their entire property
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. For people with money, it is an alternative to
buying rental properties as investments
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.
The following are the key components of how Vessel investments work:
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Appreciation & Equity Sharing
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2.
Yield & Income Payments
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3.
Conversion of Income to Equity
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4.
Home Value Estimation
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Other components we hope you'll take some time to understand:
5.
Legal structure of Vessel investments
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6.
Owner-cased value increase or reduction
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7.
Maximum contract length & hold period
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8.
Recourse in case of owner noncompliance
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9.
Reselling investment stakes
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10.
Vessel's fees
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And here are answers to some common questions we get:
11. Comparison to Alternatives
a. For Property Owners
i.
Second Mortgages
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ii.
Outright Sale
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b. For Investors
i.
Investment Properties
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ii.
REITs
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12. Frequently Asked Questions
a.
What happens if Vessel goes out of business?
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b.
What are the tax implications?
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