Socotra Capital Blog (14)

Mortgage Pool Funds

Federal Reserve Unloading Mortgage-Backed Securities and Will Raise Interest Rates

Late in 2008, as the financial crisis was unfolding, the Federal Reserve decided that it was necessary to take drastic steps to stabilize the...

Bridge to Permanent Loans

Pros and Cons of Multi-Family Dwellings Versus Single-Family Homes

It’s easy for investors to get comfortable with one property type and not consider deals outside their core focus. The danger of this mindset is that...

Fix and Flip Loans

Five Trends that Will Drive Real Estate Markets in 2018

The housing market remains strong in 2017 even as home prices and interest rates have begun to inch up. The October REMAX National Housing Report...

Fix and Flip Loans

Six Popular Strategies for Cutting Real Estate Taxes

Many real estate investors seek ways to retain more income from rental or flip properties and one way to boost income is to reduce tax liability. At...

Fix and Flip Loans

Protecting Your Investment Property With Flood Insurance

This summer’s spate of devastating hurricanes impacting Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico are a pointed reminder that everything we take for granted...

Fix and Flip Loans

Affordable Flip Opportunities in the Inland Empire

Affordable fix-and-flip opportunities are still available in San Bernardino County, one of California’s fastest-growing areas, as well as neighboring...