With real estate investments, time is a critical factor. Lucrative properties are seemingly purchased the moment they are listed for sale. Because of this, hard money loans are a highly effective tool for real estate investors to use. How so? As we’ve mentioned in the past, there is little bureaucracy involved with hard...Read More

For owners of rental properties, one of the most important jobs you’ll be tasked with is finding the right person or company to take care of your property management. Essentially, property management is one of, if not the most crucial factor in determining whether your rental property achieves success. It is with a property management...Read More

Hard money loans are typically used for short term purposes, but there is also the option to consider something like a buy and hold loan. These loans involve a strategy where a foreclosed or undervalued property is purchased and held onto until its time to sell, generally once its value has appreciated. In the meantime,...Read More

One of the most effective remodels you can do to maximize ROI is the kitchen. Per Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value 2019 report, even a minor remodel is able to recoup about eighty percent of the cost.Kitchens are among the highest priorities when it comes to what buyers are looking for. Along with the bathroom,...Read More

We’ve previously mentioned some common myths associated with hard money lending, but there are more to discuss that first-time borrowers may believe. Keep reading to learn more about some of these hard money myths. Do borrowers have less control in regards to their property when they go with a hard money lender? No. If a...Read More

Conventional financing may be the go-to option, but there are certain situations where choosing private money lending makes more sense. Let’s explore a few of these. Cash needs. Investors that are interested in properties that may be in distress or foreclosure will have a greater bargaining edge if they have the flexibility to make an...Read More

Previously we took a closer look at bridge loans, another type of option available to those that are “in between” properties. If you’re on the fence about them, let’s explore a few reasons why they may work for your needs. Time is critical when it comes to deals. If a lender is taking its time...Read More

The simplest way to define a bridge loan is as a short-term loan providing temporary financing until a permanent financing solution can be secured. These types of loans provide quick financing and they allow a prospective property owner to borrow against the equity in an existing property in order to finance the purchase of a...Read More

One of the most common reasons investors choose hard money loans is time. Hard money loans close significantly faster than a traditional loan, which can take months. A hard money loan, on the other hand, can be approved in a matter of weeks. Savvy investors know that time is of the essence when lucrative real...Read More

When upgrading a property for maximum return on investment, bathroom remodels are arguably among the safest and most valuable bet, in terms of interior investments anyway. Whether it’s a project you intend to do yourself or whether you’re planning on hiring a professional, there are some points to consider before tackling a bathroom remodel. A...Read More