Sandra Stabel, Investor

I found that  the $5,000 investment lowers the threshold and makes investing more accessible. I thought of it like an investment in my education, as the due diligence process and investor education sessions were super educational. And the $5K is basically the same cost as a college course. I also really liked having the personal connection that you get, when you invest locally. I could see where the money was going, and the direct impact it would have.