170+
Investors
$100M+
Loans
$6M+
Investor Distributions
*As of March 1st, 2026
One Fund. Dozens of Loans.
The Academy Fund provides accredited investors access to a diversified portfolio of short-term real estate loans secured by first-liens on investment properties. Our capital is deployed through experienced real estate investors—including many military veterans and trusted veteran-led lending partners—who are actively acquiring, renovating, and operating investment properties across the country.
Rather than investing in a single project, borrower, or geographic market, investors gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of carefully selected real estate loans across the country. Every investment is backed by real estate, guided by disciplined underwriting, and built on long-term relationships with experienced operators.
The result is an investment strategy built around three principles:
PRINCIPAL I
Preserve Capital
PRINCIPAL II
Consistent Income
PRINCIPAL III
Long-Term Value
WHY ACADEMY FUND
Is this investment right for you?
Oversight & Sophistication
The Fund and its assets are custodied at Millennium Trust Company and an SEC Investment Advisor is the Advisor to the Fund.
Return on Investment
The income is fixed and can be paid monthly or reinvested. The annual rate is between 8.5% and 10% depending on the amount of your investment.
Supercharge your Savings
Our loans produce monthly income and can be a very good fit for your self-directed IRA.
Liquid Investment
If access to your money is important, redemptions can be requested at any time and are processed as quickly as practicable.
Diversification
Another strategy to reduce risk is to invest in a diversified portfolio. Our strategy is to provide a portfolio of dozens of loans.
Safety
If preservation of your wealth is important to you, the Fund is secured by first lien position loans. Our loans are senior to all other debt as well as equity.
1. Character
Is the borrower cooperative, capable, and communicative? Or are they adversarial, elusive, and a jerk?
2. Capacity
Does the borrower have the capacity to handle this project? Or are they overloaded with too many commitments and not enough manpower?
3. Collateral
Does the collateral that secures the loan have clear title and is valued enough to fully cover the loan and a comfortable buffer? Or is it encumbered, hard to value, and not in an attractive area that would make performance on it (either by the borrower OR us should we take it back) difficult?
4. Conditions
Does the borrower have a solid exit? Or is the exit a bit gray and too speculative?
Academy Fund Highlights
$50,000 +
8.5%
Rate of Return
$100,000 +
9.25%
Rate of Return
$250,000 +
10%
Rate of Return
Key Benefits
Diversify from equities
Preserve your capital
Protect from inflation
Tax savings through a self-directed IRA
Support Veteran entrepreneurs (Bonus!)
How Does The Academy Fund Compare to Others?
DATA SOURCE: MORNINGSTAR AND IBBOTSON
SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Our Impact
Our 3 Step Investment Process
READY TO INVEST?
Confirm Your Accredited Investor Status
As part of our commitment to regulatory compliance under Regulation D 506c, we require verification of your status as an accredited investor. This can be achieved through one of three methods:
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Utilizing a trusted third-party online verification service.
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Verification through your personal attorney, CPA, or investment advisor.
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In-house verification by our team.
Contact Amanda Dawson, who will guide you through the process. You can reach Amanda at amanda@academyfund.com or (703) 348-0156.
Fund Your Investment
Upon successful verification as an accredited investor, the next step is to complete the Subscription Agreement.
This will be sent to you via DocuSign, along with detailed instructions for funding your investment in the Academy Fund.
Your participation is confirmed once these steps are completed, marking the beginning of your investment journey with us.