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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....
jfennimore
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


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....
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Jul 22, 20202 min read


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
Jul 15, 20202 min read


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 24, 20202 min read


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...
jfennimore
Jun 16, 20202 min read


Common Misconceptions About Hard Money Real Estate Loans
How much do you know about hard money real estate loans? Chances are, some of the things you know about them are based on misconceptions...
jfennimore
May 27, 20202 min read


When Should You Take Out A Mixed Use Loan
A mixed-use loan is a type of commercial real estate loan that helps finance a hybrid property - one that combines residential and...
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May 14, 20202 min read


4 Key Documents You Will Need to Get Home Loans in USA
Getting a home loan in the U.S. requires more paperwork than it did years prior. In the years leading up to the Great Recession,...
jfennimore
May 6, 20202 min read


6 Fix and Flip Do's and Don'ts
Flipping houses is a great way to make a profit in a short amount of time while gaining further education in construction, negotiating...
jfennimore
Apr 22, 20202 min read


5 Benefits of Using a Hard Money Lender
Hard money loans in NJ are a financing tool that all real estate professionals should keep in mind. Their main advantages include speed...
jfennimore
Apr 3, 20202 min read


Everything You Need to Know About Hard Money Loans
A hard money loan is a short-term loan secured by real estate. It is funded by a private investor rather than a bank, which is why it’s...
jfennimore
Apr 3, 20202 min read
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