Who Can Get a Hard Money Loan?

Real estate investing is for everyone. Investors from all different types of backgrounds find success in the business and, unlike other potentially lucrative careers, there are very few barriers to entry. The dream of becoming an investor is well within your grasp. So what are you doing…

What Is Hard Money Lending?

What Is Hard Money Lending? Hard money lending is a form of short-term, asset-based financing. Hard money loans are often used to acquire real estate for fix-and-flip projects and other types of investment ventures. Rather than focusing on your personal credit, hard money lenders prioritize…

When to Use Hard Money

The biggest obstacle that most people face when starting their real estate investing journey is finding reliable financing. When you’re at the beginning you likely don’t have the cash on hand to buy properties outright, and even if you do, it can be extremely risky to put personal finan…

How to Get a Hard Money Loan

Getting funding for your real estate investment is one of the biggest hurdles that most aspiring investors face. They find a property, plan their renovation, and scrape together money for their down payment. But then what? They know that a traditional bank isn’t going to fund their fix …

Benefits of Being a Fixer-Upper

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…

Hard Money Rehab Loans

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 …

What to Look For in a Hard Money Lender?

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…