Socotra Capital Blog (11)

Hard Money Loans

Why commercial lenders are asking for ‘acknowledgements of borrower health’

It’s never too late to apply for a loan to cover the expense of opening or expanding a business, or for real estate investment. Many people remain...

Fix and Flip Loans

Vacant Commercial Real Estate Holds Investment Potential

Throughout the United States, a decade of economic growth has allowed for the continued absorption of office, industrial, and other forms of vacant...

How to Rescue an Investment in a Small- to Midsize Residential Subdivision

Over the last few months we have become concerned with a trend in Sacramento and other cities experiencing significant amounts of growth. It’s...

Commercial Real Estate

How is the CECL Going to Affect Lenders Big & Small?

Back in 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a new accounting standard. Analysis of the financial crisis of 2007-2008 made it clear...

Fix and Flip Loans

How to Find and Buy Distressed Residential Properties

When we talk to our investors about our approach to identifying great real estate investments, we always note that some of the best deals are to be...

Mortgage Pool Funds

A Guide to Investing for Retirement & Managing Your Portfolio

A question on the mind of anyone within a few years of retirement is, how can you ensure that you have enough money saved to afford a comfortable...

Bridge to Permanent Loans

Renting Out a House or Apartment – A Guide to Rental Properties

It’s one thing to rent out a home, or self-manage a multi-family rental property, but it’s another thing entirely to do it profitably. Whether you’re...