The pandemic has been a catalyst for global change, rapidly accelerating some underlying trends that were already in evidence – even before 2020. It is reasonable to assume that we may never return to the way things were in 2019, but how will the ‘new normal’ affect real estate investment and what opportunities can investors expect to see?
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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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What is LTV in Real Estate? Understanding Loan to Value Ratio
FHA, APR, DTI, PMI, FICO, and LTV are just a few of the acronyms you’ll see in the mortgage and banking world, but what do they mean? Whether you are a borrower or a lender, you should know what all these stand for, and more importantly, how they impact your loan.
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What is the 70% Rule in House Flipping?
If you’re new to flipping houses, you may have heard of the 70% rule but not know exactly what it is. Longtime house flippers used their years of experience to create a quick tool called the 70% rule. This tool helps them quickly analyze a potential purchase to determine whether they should put an offer on the property.
Continue reading “What is the 70% Rule in House Flipping?”New Home Construction Shows Greatest Increase Since Recession
Remember back in the spring, when the pandemic was just making its presence felt? Many of us thought that this would put the housing market on hold, or – at the very least – depress prices. We couldn’t imagine marketing homes in the middle of a pandemic, much less entering into a contract to build new. Yet, in fact, seven months on, that has not turned out to be the case.
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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”