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RealT's Global Investors Face Troubling Conditions in Detroit Duplex

3/17/2026

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Cornell Dorris describes dampness and rodent droppings in his basement duplex, where he has lived nearly a decade.
RealToken (RealT) owns the building, a startup aiming to democratize real estate investment via cryptocurrency.
RealT has acquired 500 Detroit buildings and 200 more across the Americas, with a $150 million portfolio.
Regulations bar U.S. residents from investing, yet over 16,000 people from 150 countries have bought RealT tokens, promising rental income.

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Cornell Dorris describes dampness and rodent droppings in his basement duplex, where he has lived nearly a decade.
RealToken (RealT) owns the building, a startup aiming to democratize real estate investment via cryptocurrency.
RealT has acquired 500 Detroit buildings and 200 more across the Americas, with a $150 million portfolio.
Regulations bar U.S. residents from investing, yet over 16,000 people from 150 countries have bought RealT tokens, promising rental income.