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How to Choose the Best Hard Money Lender in Sacramento
Hard money loans are one of the best ways for real estate investors to get fast cash, giving them a critical edge in a fast-paced industry. Because...
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What to Do When Your Bank Denies Your Loan
Loan denied: These are two words that nobody wants to hear, especially when trying to close a real estate deal. This can be especially frustrating...
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How to Leverage Real Estate to Reduce Payments on Unsecured Loans
In an ideal world, business expenses would be predictable and consistent. The reality is that equipment can fail unexpectedly, long payment cycles...
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Is Fix-and-Flip Investing Good in Any Market?
The opportunity to realize profits is compelling at any time in any market. In real estate, fix-and-flip investing presents an opportunity to realize...
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Commercial Loan Refinance Wave
With a wave of $1.5 trillion1 in commercial real estate loans coming due in the next couple of years, lenders are anticipating a corresponding need...
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Can Your Bank Make the Loan?
What does it mean for you when banks fail? The short answer is: It depends. If you have a relationship with a failed bank, the impact is more direct,...
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Socotra Capital Reviews: What Does Working With Us Look Like?
When you need fast cash or financing that a conventional bank won’t provide, hard money is often a good alternative. If you have equity in your real...
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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...
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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...
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