Hard money loans may seem intimidating, but they are very similar to conventional loans that you might get through a traditional lending institution. The specifics may change, but they both have a structure and a set of defining characteristics that ensure the lender and borrower are o…
In almost all areas of financial life, your credit score plays a crucial role. We all know that if you’re buying a car, applying for credit cards, or refinancing your home, your lender is going to use your credit score to determine your interest rate or decide on whether they will work …
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? 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…
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…
Communication is key to a successful real estate investment. Throughout your project, you need to be able to clearly manage timelines, expectations, financing, and more to create a streamlined and profitable project. When working with a hard money lender, step one in the process is a th…
Investing in real estate can be complicated. You need to find opportunities, negotiate deals, and put together financing for your project; and that’s all before you actually perform the renovation. If you’ve found your way here, you’ve likely already solved the financing portion of your…
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 …
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…