Investment in real estate has increased dramatically over the last couple of years. In the first quarter of 2022, investors made up 22% of all home purchases across the United States. Motivated investors have gained financial freedom but, for others, it was not the best business opportu…
Savvy investors choose real estate as a means of diversification, and they continue to diversify within their portfolios as they invest in multi-family, commercial, or other classes of real estate assets. But no matter where they end up, the vast majority of investors perform rehabs on …
Hard money loans have risen in popularity in recent years. One of the primary reasons is that it allows real estate investors to get funding on the merits of their deal. With companies like The Hard Money Co., there aren’t convoluted credit checks, income verification, reporting bureaus…
Finding financing for your investment is one of the biggest obstacles you will face in the world of real estate. No matter your strategy, there are costs and benefits to choosing your source of funds. The decision to use your own capital, traditional banking institutions, or private len…
In the financial world, there are very few situations where a lender won’t first run a credit check. Think of the last time you bought a car, refinanced a home, or applied for a credit card. In each of these instances, someone reached out to a credit bureau to get a report on your entir…
Getting started in real estate investing can be difficult for someone who has never been an entrepreneur before, or doesn’t have their own capital to begin their investing career. Many are left wondering what the best way to get started is. A quick google search will send them down the …
If you’re unfamiliar with hard money loans, the concept itself can be intimidating. Large amounts of money and the risk associated with real estate investment can give you pause when you’re looking at financing options for your potential acquisition. Many people are left pondering a var…
Outsourcing the work in your real estate investment can seem counterproductive when you’re just starting out. It can feel like success will be a product of your blood sweat and tears alone. From property research to acquisition, renovations, maintenance, tenant management, and everythin…
If you’ve paid any attention in recent months, you likely have seen something regarding the tenuous status of the world economy. The stock market has been in flux, interest rates are rising, and we are still dealing with levels of inflation that we haven’t experienced in a number of yea…
Buying or selling a home, whether you’re an experienced investor or not, can be a tedious and complicated process. From dealing with brokers, agents, appraisers, inspectors, and lenders there is quite a bit of industry jargon and documentation. Somewhere in this lengthy process, you’ll come across the need for ‘title’, and though it may seem…