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The Great Slowdown: The 10 U.S. Cities Where Home Sales Are Down the Most
The list of metropolitan areas where existing-home resale transactions have declined the most was derived from CoreLogic sales data,...
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Mar 2, 20231 min read


The Strange Game of Chicken Happening Between Homebuyers and Sellers: Who Will Blink First?
The real estate game is at a stalemate that shows no signs of budging anytime soon, with neither buyers nor sellers willing to make the...
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Feb 23, 20231 min read


6 Ways to Mitigate Loan Risk
There are a lot of levers you can pull to mitigate risk, including changing terms to offset the risk of a loan. Risk tolerance is less...
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Feb 14, 20231 min read


Understanding 4 Big Construction Risks
Construction lending comes with a lot of risks, so fully understanding those risks is an essential part of every lender's job. Expecting...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read


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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Jan 24, 20231 min read


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...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read


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...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read


DIGGING INTO NEW CONSTRUCTION FINANCING
As existing inventory continues to diminish, and profit becomes slimmer on flips, knowledgeable investors across the United States are...
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Dec 22, 20221 min read


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...
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Dec 13, 20221 min read


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...
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Dec 1, 20221 min read


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...
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Nov 17, 20222 min read


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...
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Nov 8, 20222 min read


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...
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Mar 2, 20212 min read


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...
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Feb 24, 20212 min read


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
Dec 9, 20202 min read


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....
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Nov 25, 20202 min read


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...
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Sep 24, 20202 min read


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 18, 20202 min read


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
Sep 2, 20202 min read


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
Aug 24, 20202 min read
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