What’s Going to Happen to Real Estate Interest Rates in 2022?
As we settle deeper into the new year this February, we’re beginning to see some patterns unfold that tell us a lot about what we can expect from the real estate market and the broader economy in 2022. By taking a look back at the impact that Covid-19 has had on the real estate market, […]
Best Places to Invest in Maryland Real Estate in 2022
For a relatively small coastal state, Maryland has an incredibly diverse landscape with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural communities. Small cities are tucked away throughout the state, while bedroom communities form a densely populated corridor between Baltimore and DC. As private lenders in Maryland offering both short-term and long-term real estate investment loans […]
DSCR: What it is and Why it Matters for Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing involves a healthy amount of alphabet soup – tons of industry-specific acronyms for investors to keep track of. Experienced investors are probably very well aware of what DSCR stands for, but even still, we tend to get questions about why this metric is so important. So, in an effort to peel back […]
Best Use Cases for 30-Year Rental Investment Loans
There are a lot of different ways to successfully invest in real estate, but for the purposes of this article, we’re going to talk specifically about long-term investment strategies and when 30-year rental investment loans tend to work best for investors. Whether purchasing or refinancing, there are several scenarios where taking out a long-term rental […]
Virtual Real Estate Has Arrived in the Metaverse
There have been some interesting updates in technology since the start of the Covid pandemic, especially when it comes to virtual meeting spaces. Earlier this year, Facebook announced a rebrand to “Meta,” stating that “Facebook is more than just a social network,” and announced plans to create a digital space for interpersonal communication in real […]
When Do Blanket Loans Make Sense for Real Estate Investors?
As with any investment market, real estate can be somewhat unpredictable. If you’re leveraging your investments, then it’s important to understand the financial instruments that you’re using and how best to take advantage of them to maximize your return on investment. In this post, we’re going to talk about blanket loans, what they are, and […]
Three Great Reasons to Lock In a Long-Term Rental Loan ASAP
Perhaps this goes without saying, but the last couple of years have been… hectic. Thanks to a global pandemic leading to massive economic shutdowns as a means of avoiding a catastrophic public health event, times have been tough for a lot of home and business owners. Monetary policy has been at the forefront of the […]
Tips for Accurately Estimating ARV on a Fix & Flip
As any experienced real estate investor knows, accurately estimating the after repair value (ARV) for a fix & flip project is crucial to project success. Having an accurate ARV can not only give you a better picture of how much profit you can take away from the project, but it’s also the number that most […]
Top 5 Benefits of Working With a Hard Money Lender
As most experienced real estate investors know, getting started with a project can require quite a bit of capital funding. In the past, it used to make sense to always go to your local bank or credit union to seek business loans to fund investment projects. But ever since the housing market crisis of the […]
How the End of Covid Forbearance May Impact the Housing Market
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the United States, lawmakers knew that steps needed to be taken very quickly to allay the effects that a massive economic shutdown would have on the financial health of American citizens. As a result, the US Government set up a mortgage forbearance program for homeowners who would inevitably struggle to […]
