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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What Happens if You Default on a Hard Money Loan?

There are different ways of securing credit to fund your business or personal projects if you lack the funds to do so on your own. If you’re trying to raise the money quickly and have real estate assets to use as collateral, a hard money loan may be the right choice for you. Let’s explore the basics of a hard money, its benefits, what you can do to secure such a loan, and what happens if you default.

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No Doc Loan – Acquiring a No Income Verification Mortgage

Home ownership means different things to different people: independence, an investment, or laying down roots, to name a few. The path to home ownership can be challenging, however. An irregular income, an unstable employment situation, or a lack of qualifying documentation can make it difficult to get a mortgage through most banks. If you find yourself in this situation, you may want to consider a no doc loan.

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How to Become a Hard Money Lender

Real estate investments can be the most lucrative types of investment. Getting loans for such investments are, however, sometimes difficult, especially if the property is in a bad state of repair or the investor has a problematic credit history. Even in the best cases, getting a loan quickly from a large bank can be a challenge. This is where real estate investors may turn to a private lender, particularly a hard money lender. And hard money lenders can make a healthy income from such investments.

In this article, you will learn what a hard money lender is, the advantages and disadvantages of being a hard money lender, and how you can become one.

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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”