When evaluating the long term prospects of a fix and flip project, the floor plan is just as important as any potential physical issues you may come across. A house needs a relaxed and logical flow while appealing to potential buyers. This includes things such as the size of the room and its location, as...Read More

Some big news emerged last week involving real estate listing. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced its decision to ban “whisper” or “pocket” listings from the multiple listing service (MLS). With this ban, MLS participating brokers must submit listings to the MLS in at least one business day once the property is being marketed...Read More

As an intrepid investor, your net worth is determined by your network to a large extent. You will need to build relationships with colleagues and those who share similar goals to grow and expand. How do you break the ice if you’re not a social butterfly? Here are a couple of tips. Think about arriving...Read More

Are you thinking about flipping homes? You may wish to follow the unofficial rule of thumb: Investors should shell out 70 percent of the home’s ARV (after repair value), minus any required repairs. The ARV is the home’s worth after it’s been fixed up for sale. To provide an example, if a home’s ARV is...Read More

According to the website RealtyTrac, In October, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Florida was 28% higher than the previous month and 14% lower than the same time last year. Among foreclosures in Florida, De Soto County made the top of list, with one in every 556 homes being in foreclosure....Read More

At Monroe Funding Corporation, we’re all about offering flexible financing needs. If you wish to secure a loan using your home or property equity but banks aren’t willing to give you a chance, we can help. We’ve helped numerous individuals with situations such as being self-employed, being in between jobs, little proof of earnings, and...Read More

With fewer than two months remaining before the arrival of 2020, you may be wondering whether a hard money loan is the right decision for your financing needs next year. Let’s take a look at a couple of reasons why you may wish to consider hard money lending. Hard money loans do not involve the...Read More

Based on assets, hard money loans are secured via private investors or businesses through property. Monroe Funding Corporation has an extensive history of funding acquisitions for real estate investors rapidly. A hard money loan can be overwhelming to someone who has never used this approach, but as long as you take a couple of things...Read More

Owning a property is a goal many strive to achieve yet for many, this dream goes unfulfilled because of the stringent requirements to receive a mortgage. Most borrowers are denied and a recent Reader’s Digest article seems to reinforce that Florida is among the states where denials are much more common. Four different cities in...Read More

You may make good money but you have little credit. How is such a thing possible? Perhaps you stay away from using credit cards or you only pay for things in cash. Regardless of the reason, you’ve decided it’s time to buy a home. However, without credit, how do you go about it? To find...Read More