Real estate can be an incredibly profitable investment, especially in a housing market as hot as the one we’re in now. The rental market also appears to be turning the corner, making real estate investment even more attractive. But to invest in a property, you must be able to purchase it. Securing the appropriate amount of credit is the most critical step in the real estate investing process.
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Investing in real estate can be a smart decision, especially if you’re also considering investing in stocks or bonds. Real estate investments give you more control, have lower risks, provide additional tax benefits, and offer protection against inflation when compared to stocks and bonds. But what happens if you have bad credit? According to Experian, 16% of Americans have very poor credit, which is defined as a credit score between 300 and 579. Luckily, there are a few ways you can secure funding for investment properties despite having bad credit.
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Family Office Investments: Why Debt Funds Are a Desirable Option for Family Offices
Family offices – wealth management firms catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families – should find real estate debt funds to be an attractive way to increase diversity in their clients’ portfolios. Despite catering initially to niche markets, such as commercial real estate, private real estate lending has blossomed rapidly as an alternative investment in recent years, and looks poised to be a very desirable investment vehicle for high-net-worth investors.
Investing in Mortgage Notes – Earn Higher Returns with Less Risk
When you think of investing, your mind may jump immediately to the stock market. Although that’s one option, it’s certainly not your only option for investing. In fact, most financial experts recommend a diverse approach to investing, which means including more than just stocks in your portfolio. If you’ve ever thought about investing in other options, you may be interested in learning more about mortgage notes as an investment opportunity.
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How to Analyze Multifamily Investment Opportunities
Investors want better rates than they are getting from their banks, but stock markets seem too risky. With all the uncertainties in the world’s economies, investors are looking at ways of diversifying their assets. Property is often the first choice for an investor with a longer-term outlook.
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Add Real Estate Debt Funds To Your Private Investment Portfolio
Why Real Estate Debt Funds Should Be Part of Your Investment Portfolio
Real estate debt funds are relatively new players in the investment field, having blossomed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Traditionally, investors have been recommended to look at a blend of investments, including equities, with a view to realizing capital growth over the medium to long term. Yet, real estate debt funds now form the core of many portfolios; in his blog post, Private Real Estate Debt: The Pandemic’s Impact and the Industry’s Future, Craig Solomon, CEO of Square Mile Capital writes:
“Private lending has been one of the standout growth stories in private real estate over the past decade… the industry stands at $190 billion in aggregate assets under management…” Continue reading “Add Real Estate Debt Funds To Your Private Investment Portfolio”