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Nice home with a red sign with a down arrow in front of it, signifying a recession in the real estate market

Real Estate Investing

How to Invest in Real Estate During a Recession

The economy consistently goes through cycles, and one of those is, unfortunately, a recession. Although recessions can be challenging for some, they...

Passive Income

4 Best Passive Income Ideas for Beginners

People at every stage of life dream of building wealth to sustain their lifestyle and give them freedom. Generating passive income is a smart way to...

Photo of businessman stacking coins in different piles to represent portfolio diversification strategies

Real Estate Lending

Why Is Portfolio Diversification Important for Investors?

No matter what your long-term financial goals are, making smart investments along the way can be a major factor in your success. Portfolio...

Two businessmen discussing the benefits of a hard money loan in a conference room

Hard Money Loans

Why You Should Choose a Hard Money Loan over a Conventional Loan

Whether it’s opportunity or disaster striking, sometimes you need more cash than you have on hand. Although you can sometimes borrow from friends or...

Lender handing over a stack of cash as a private hard money loan to a borrower

Hard Money Loans

What Would the World Look Like Without Private Hard Money?

When you need cash for a real estate deal, to cover payroll, or to bridge a gap with another loan, you have several pathways. Depending on your...

Photo of a high-end red brick strip mall. Are strip malls a good investment?

Fix and Flip Loans

Malls Are Dying, but Are Strip Malls a Good Investment?

Retailers of all sizes have been affected by the explosive growth of e-commerce, especially chain retail stores. The closure of anchor stores has...

Man reviewing and signing a business partnership buyout agreement contract

For Borrowers

How to Finance a Business Partnership Buyout

Whether your business partner is a close friend or family member, or it’s strictly a business arrangement, there often comes a time when you and your...