If you’re trying to get a loan to fix up a property to flip, build a spec home, or invest in a property, chances are your first stop was a bank or credit union. Going through banks is easy if you’ve got great credit and a flawless financial history, but if you’ve been...
Whether you’re a real estate investor, property rehabilitator or builder, chances are at some point you’ll find yourself faced with the decision to get a loan for expenses. While borrowing from a bank would be easy, provided you have perfect credit history and solid...
Hard money lending refers to the practice of lending money to those wishing to build, rehabilitate, or fix and flip property. Hard money lenders like us deal with people such as builders, property rehabilitators, flippers, landlords, or real estate investors. These...
Whether you’re investing in a property to fix and sell, a landlord looking to invest in rental property, or a builder looking to get a construction loan, you’ve likely heard that hard money loans from private lenders are the best way to go. This is because, with this...
Thanks to growing concerns over global warming and climate change, the United States is currently in an eco-friendly mood. The public is willing to support everything from hybrid cars to zero-net-energy buildings with architectural designs that favor open spaces and...
At first blush, a pool may seem like a smart investment when you’re flipping a house. Everyone loves a nice, private in-ground pool, after all, and with the right bells and whistles they can really enhance a backyard’s beauty. However, for as much as a pool can add,...
While it’s always important to bring the interior of your rehab project up to code and in line with the latest in local fashions, you also need to make sure you devote some time and money to improving the property’s curb appeal, the view which interested buyers and...
If you’re in the business of rehabilitating old properties, you may find yourself faced with a choice: is it really the best idea to sell the property off immediately, or should you offer it as a rental property instead? Each option has a number of advantages and...
You can stand to make a lot of money in a short amount of time by taking an old house, bringing it up to modern standards, and then selling it on to someone interested in living in or renting out the property. However, getting a decent profit out of an old building...
Although the housing market crash is well behind us, the lessons it taught us are still fresh: flip quickly, flip cheaply, and always research the local real estate market thoroughly before making any significant investment. As such, it may be wiser to take an early...
