Hard Money Lending Blog
Discover the latest trends in real estate investment. Our experts share their knowledge of hard money lending aimed at brokers, borrowers, investors, and vendors.
Three Common Misperceptions about Mortgage Pool Funds
Adding real estate exposure to your portfolio can be an effective tool for improving diversification, reducing volatility, and enhancing...
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Seven Pitfalls to Avoid When Rehabbing Older Homes
As a rehabber, you’re likely to come across many fix-and-flip opportunities involving older homes. That’s the result of America’s aging housing...
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Tips for Picking the Right Realtor
Being successful at rehabbing and reselling properties involves putting the right team in place. A key member of your team is your realtor. Sellers...
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Why Investors Should Care About LTV (Loan-to-Value)
If you are contemplating an investment in a mortgage pool fund, one of your first steps should be reading the offering memorandum and learning about...
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Tips for Marketing a Property with a Dark Past
Selling a home where a serious crime has occurred or that has a reputation for paranormal activity can be extremely challenging. In general you...
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Robust Growth Outlook for Nevada Housing Market
Socotra’s lending activities are focused primarily on the California real estate market, but the company is also expanding its lending operations in...
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Why the Rise of the Millennial Buyer Bodes Well for Mortgage Pool Funds
Mortgage pool funds are benefitting from the increased demand for fix-and-flip loans that has accompanied the robust housing market of recent months....
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Six Tips for Choosing a Hard Money Lender
Hard money loans are often used to fund transactions when a quick turnaround is needed such as a fix-and-flip purchase. Conventional bank loans are...
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