Beyond Capital: Lenders Can Help Investors By Providing Expertise
A real estate loan investor will likely want to make improvements to any recently purchased property to increase its potential income....
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jfennimore
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
In 2021, losses from cybercrime in the real estate/rental category reached $350,328,166 according to the latest FPI Internet Crime...
jfennimore
- Jan 9
- 1 min
What a Market Downturn Means for Real Estate Investing in 2023
As the housing market transitions quickly from frenzy to flatline, here's what real estate investors can expect and how they can adjust...
jfennimore
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
DIGGING INTO NEW CONSTRUCTION FINANCING
As existing inventory continues to diminish, and profit becomes slimmer on flips, knowledgeable investors across the United States are...
jfennimore
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min
FORECLOSURE CASE STUDY: UNPREPARED BORROWER ILL-EQUIPPED TO HANDLE PROJECT
The borrower purchased the property from a private seller for $260,00 and planned to renovate it for $40,000 with expected time of 90-120...
jfennimore
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
How Renovated Foreclosures Stabilize Communities
According to an analysis of proprietary data from Auction.com and public record data from ATTOM Data Solutions, foreclosure properties...
jfennimore
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
How to Flip a House in 6 Steps: House Flipping 101
House flipping entails purchasing distressed properties, renovating them, and reselling them for a profit. You will typically find these...
jfennimore
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
4 Reasons to Choose Hard Money Lenders Over Banks
Looking for hard money lenders that offer personal loans for your next real estate investment? When times are hard and cash flow is a...
jfennimore
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
Top 3 Loans for Flipping Houses
Looking to flip a house but not sure where to get the financing? When you work with a hard money lender like First Funding Loans, you can...
jfennimore
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
Tips to Find the Right Loan Provider for Your Mixed Use Property
Mixed-use properties are composed of multiple units zoned for different purposes such as residential, commercial, industrial and...
jfennimore
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Most Common ways to Finance A Rental Property
When you purchase your primary residence, your options for financing are more straightforward. This will be the place you live and call...
jfennimore
- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
Tips to Find the Best Properties for Fix and Flip Business
Finding properties to support your fix and flip business can be a challenge at times. You’re not picking out a home you love, after all....
jfennimore
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
Hard Money Vs. Soft Money: Whats the Difference?
The terms “hard money” and “soft money” are used to describe different types of loans. In simple terms, hard money is readily available...
jfennimore
- Sep 18, 2020
- 2 min
5 Features that Makes a House Valuable for House Flippers
One of the most important parts of being a house flipper is finding the right properties to invest your money into. By purchasing the...
jfennimore
- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
How to Keep Your Fix and Flip Project on Schedule?
When it comes to fix and flip projects, your return on investment is directly tied to staying on schedule. The sooner you can get your...
jfennimore
- Aug 24, 2020
- 2 min
Do Investors Need a Good Credit Score to Get Fix and Flip Loans?
One of the biggest benefits of fix and flip loans is that they are based on the value of the property and not your credit score. But does...
jfennimore
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
Mixed Uses Property Financing Pros and Cons
Are you thinking about investing in a mixed use property? This type of property includes both a commercial space and a residential space....
jfennimore
- Jul 15, 2020
- 2 min
Fix and Flip Lending 101: What you need to know
Fixing and flipping houses is a great way to make money, be your own boss and get away from the typical 9-5 job. When you first get your...
jfennimore
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
When Should I Take Out a Fixed Rate Rental Loan
Home prices have been going up for several years, giving some investors the opportunity to “cash out” the equity they have on their...
jfennimore
- Jun 16, 2020
- 2 min
Top Regulations to Know Before Taking Out a Hard Money Loan
Taking out a hard money loan is generally faster and easier than getting a loan from the bank, but sometimes people confuse this for...
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