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The Borrower’s Guide: Fix-and-Flip Hard Money Loans
Enterprising investors know that with a good eye for opportunity, enough cash, and a little elbow grease, the right property can generate quick profits or long-term passive income.
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Building a Resilient Portfolio
Exploring alternative investments with the help of a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is a step in the right direction.
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Hard Money 101: A Guide for Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Bankers, and Commercial Brokers
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How to Grow a Passive Income Portfolio in Today's Market
This guide helps you learn how to find the right deal, how to finance it, and how to overcome some of the most common challenges.
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The Borrower’s Guide: Process, Preparedness, and Timeline
This guide explores some of the most common types of hard money loans, when it makes sense to get them, and what you need to know before deciding which type of loan is right for you.
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The Borrower’s Guide: Hard Money for a Buy and Hold Investor
This guide explains the various types of buy and hold loans, when it’s a good idea to work with a private lender, and what questions to ask when making borrowing decisions.
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The Ultimate Guide to Navigating the Real Estate Market in Any Economic Season
This guide describes the typical economic seasons and how real estate investors can capitalize on them. We can’t predict the future, but we can help you better see the storm clouds or sunny skies ahead.
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Navigating Market Volatility for RIAs: Proven Strategies to Safeguard and Grow Client Investments
This guide explores how to build a resilient portfolio to manage risk and grow client investments for your clients—even in a volatile market.
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Which Hard Money Loan Is Right for You?
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The Ultimate Guide to Navigating the Real Estate Market in Any Economic Season
This guide explores how the economic cycle impacts the real estate market and how you can capitalize on predictable shifts.
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How to Grow a Passive Income Portfolio in Today’s Market
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Real Estate Is Moving Fast!
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