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Research Process

Methodology

A description of the specific steps through which we gather information, apply our analytical framework, and produce the comparative analyses we publish. Transparency about process is part of our editorial commitment.

Process Overview

From data collection to publication

Our methodology is designed to be replicable and consistent. Each step is applied identically regardless of which platform is under analysis.

01

Platform identification

We identify platforms for analysis based on their observable activity in the Argentine real estate crowdlending market. A platform is considered active if it has publicly announced projects within a defined recent period. We do not select platforms based on any commercial criterion, nor do we exclude platforms at the request of any party.

02

Public data collection

We collect all publicly available information about the platform: its website content, publicly filed regulatory documents, press coverage, and any other information accessible without registration or prior commitment. We document the date on which each piece of information was accessed, as platform websites change over time.

03

Legal structure identification

We identify the legal entity type through which the platform operates. Where the legal structure is not clearly stated in public materials, we note this as a gap. We do not infer legal structure from descriptive language used by the platform — we look for verifiable legal documentation.

04

Project history documentation

We compile a record of all publicly announced projects, noting the announced start date, projected duration, projected completion date, and any publicly available information about actual completion. Where completion is claimed, we note whether supporting documentation is publicly accessible.

05

Timeline analysis

For projects where both projected and actual durations are publicly documented, we compare them. We note the direction and magnitude of any variance. We do not speculate about the causes of timeline variance — we document what is publicly observable.

06

Accountability assessment

We examine the platform's public reporting practices: the frequency of updates, the depth of financial information provided, the accessibility of historical reports, and the apparent responsiveness to publicly observable participant inquiries.

07

Information accessibility evaluation

We document what information is available without registration, what requires registration, and what appears to be unavailable publicly. We evaluate the clarity and completeness of fee structures, contractual terms, and operational documentation.

08

Gap documentation

We explicitly list all dimensions on which we were unable to find publicly available information. Gaps are not omitted from our analyses — they are presented as findings in their own right.

09

Editorial review and publication

Draft analyses are reviewed for accuracy, internal consistency, and appropriate framing before publication. We distinguish between observed facts and editorial interpretation, and we ensure that no analysis implies a quality judgment or recommendation.

10

Ongoing monitoring and updates

Published analyses are monitored for material changes in publicly available information. When significant changes occur — new projects announced, completion of existing projects, changes in legal structure, or significant changes in reporting practices — we update the relevant analysis and note the date and nature of the update.

Data Sources

What counts as public information

Our methodology relies exclusively on information that is publicly accessible without requiring registration, payment, or prior commitment to a platform. This boundary is deliberate: information that requires a prior relationship with the platform is information that a prospective participant cannot access before deciding whether to participate.

Public information sources we use include platform websites, publicly available regulatory filings with Argentine authorities (INAES, IGJ, CNV as applicable), press coverage from identifiable publications, and publicly accessible social media content. We document the source and access date for all information used.

We do not use information provided directly by platforms in response to inquiries, as this introduces a selection bias — platforms can choose what to share in response to direct contact in ways that are not available to ordinary prospective participants.

Researcher reviewing public data sources for platform analysis
Limitations

What our methodology cannot do

Our methodology is designed to be rigorous within its scope — but that scope has genuine limits that are important to understand. We can describe what is publicly observable. We cannot verify what happens internally within a platform, assess the quality of underlying real estate assets, evaluate the competence of management teams, or predict future performance.

Our analyses describe the information environment surrounding a platform — how much is publicly available, how consistent it is, and how it compares across our five analytical dimensions. They do not describe the underlying investment quality of any project or platform.

Readers should understand that a platform with excellent information transparency might still have poor underlying project quality, and vice versa. Transparency is one dimension of evaluation — it is not a proxy for investment quality.

Scope boundaries

  • We analyze public information only — not internal platform data
  • We describe observable behavior — not internal processes
  • We document timelines — not the quality of construction or assets
  • We assess information availability — not investment suitability
  • We note legal structure — not legal compliance beyond what is publicly verifiable
  • We record what changed — not why it changed
Questions

Questions about our methodology or research process?

We are transparent about how we work. If you have questions about our methodology, data sources, or analytical process, our editorial team is available.

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