Pros and Cons of Investing in Vacation Rental Properties
Spring has sprung, which means the weather is getting warmer and it’s time to start thinking about summer plans! And if you’re a real estate investor, that might mean that you’re wondering a little bit more about the prospects of adding vacation rental properties to your portfolio. So, what does it take to succeed when […]
Strategies Explained: Buy & Hold Real Estate Investing
If there’s one thing that all experienced and successful real estate investors have in common, it’s a propensity for planning. In order to consistently turn profits on real estate investments, it’s important for investors to know exactly what they’re getting into with each project before determining whether purchasing the property will be worth their time […]
The Advantages of Flipping Condominiums
As every real estate investor knows, there are a lot of different property types that can be bought, renovated, and resold for profit. In this article, we’re going to talk specifically about the advantages of flipping condos, and what types of investors might really benefit from incorporating this activity into their investment strategy. Even if […]
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 […]
