When investing in commercial real estate, there are many factors to consider. Location, purpose, rehabilitation and timing are just some of the decisions that investors have to make daily when looking for a great commercial property. When looking at a hot property, you may need to act quickly, which is where hard money lenders can…
The new year is the best time for new predictions when it comes to the ever-changing world of real estate investments. If you are looking to start investing in commercial real estate, this may be the year to do it. While nothing is ever a guarantee, these insights into the upcoming trends are a good…
When looking for real estate, it’s well known that spring and summer are the busiest times of year for most buyers and sellers. The warmer weather makes for an ideal time for people to spruce up their properties, and with school out, it’s a great time for families to move. However, the winter months are…
While traditionally an ideal time to buy properties is in the warmer months, there is more than one advantage to doing your investment property hunting during the holidays. However, if you are strapped for cash as most people are during the winter months, you may think it’s not the best time to secure financing. If…
Over time, cities with even the most sturdy buildings can have their most treasured dwellings fall into disrepair. Newer buildings seem to be popping up everywhere, but what happens to these timeless classics is left up to the city or an investor. How are these precious pieces of real estate saved? By commercial investors that…
Everyone likes to have a little extra cash here and there, but what if you could make a career out of buying and selling properties with ease? Experts agree that real estate investments are one of the best ways to make money, and there are several ways you can make it work to your advantage….
The prospect of a new home, particularly your first home, is always very exciting. Going from renters to homeowners can be an overwhelming process, and you may not know where to even begin proving yourself as a person worthy of a mortgage loan. So you’ve found the perfect home, and have a good idea of…
While there are certainly other factors that lenders may consider when you are applying for a loan, your credit score is probably the biggest factor. Your score is like a long standing overall picture of your financial history, and even tiny mistakes can lead to a less than favorable score. If you are trying to…
A bridge loan is a short term loan, somewhere between six and twelve months, that helps “bridge” the gap of financing between selling an existing home and buying a new one. Like a hard money loan, it bases its value off of the existing equity in the property, and not really on the borrower. So…
There are several situations where a conventional bank loan is not the best option for what you are trying to achieve. Maybe your credit is not where you need it to be, or maybe you are not looking for a thirty-year commitment. Whatever the situation, you may have been referred to a hard money lender….