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Ready to get your read on? Dive into the article archive to help you build wealth through real estate investing. We feature top subject matter experts exploring every facet of the industry.
Use 100% loan-to-cost (LTC) financing to offload exposure on your next project. LTC represents the percentage of a project’s total cost a lender will cover. With 100% LTC financing, the lender funds both the purchase price and the renovation costs, so you don’t need to invest any of your own ...
Your Borrowing Method Is Holding You Back
Unlock faster, easier access to capital with automatic underwriting. Many entrepreneurs still believe outdated myths about business credit—and it’s hurting their chances of getting approved for funding. The truth is, the way lenders decide who gets funding has completely changed. The old system relied on manual, full-document underwriting. Today it’s ...
Design With an Outside-In Strategy
Sticking to a home’s essential elements will help you create a more salable product. Designing a house for investment purposes must be planned well. Every interior element must be purposefully selected to create a balance with the home’s exterior features; in other words, the home must be designed from the ...
How to Make Lenders Compete for Your Business
Prime your deal for multiple bidders to earn more—and more favorable—terms. Real estate investment loans differ from primary residence mortgages primarily in their flexibility and lenders’ evaluation criteria. Investment loans often come with different terms (e.g., interest rates and down payment requirements) that are usually influenced by the projected returns ...
Auction Buyer Optimism at Three-Year High in 2025
64% expect purchases to increase in 2025, up from 60% in 2024 and 54% in 2023 33% expect home price decline in 2025, down from 40% in 2024 43% describe market as overvalued, down from 49% in 2024 26% of auction buyers describe themselves as owner-occupants, up from 13% in ...
It’s Time to Toss Your Market Model
If your analysis still prizes these three metrics above all else, prepare to be outmaneuvered. Historically, three economic factors were nearly axiomatic when it came to predicting the relative soundness of a real estate market. If a region could boast a net positive immigration number, a rising number of jobs ...
Midwest Multifamily Market Outperforms Nation
Near-perfect benchmarks signal: If you aren’t considering midwest investments, you’re missing out. Why the Midwest? According to a September 2024 article in Yield PRO Magazine written by Cushman Wakefield, the Midwest has a lot going for it. For starters, it boasted the second lowest unemployment rate, trailing only the Sun ...
Stop Trying to Anticipate the Market
Instead, diversify your capital and dial into a stable volume vs. margin strategy. As Oscar Wilde once said, “expect the unexpected.” This phrase eloquently encapsulates the private real estate market. Striking the right balance between flexibility and rigidity is crucial. A firm foundation of sound business practices ensures successful underwriting, ...
Stable Markets Aren’t Easy Street
As the real estate market evolves, one of the top concerns for investors and real estate professionals is predictability. Will the market stabilize or remain volatile? And how can we position ourselves to thrive in the face of uncertainty? Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), ...
The Bet on Housing Market Recovery
This frequently overlooked indicator signals unexpected price, demand adjustments. Bidding behavior at distressed property auctions acts as a reliable barometer of future retail housing market trends, and that bidding behavior in late 2024 points to a possible rebound in the spring and summer 2025 housing market. As measured by sales ...
Think real estate is slowing down? Think again. With the right insights and tools, 2025 could be your most profitable year yet. Rates are still high and housing inventory is still tight, but many experts suggest 2025 will be an opportune period for property investors. Let’s explore some tips and ...
Maximize Profits, Minimize Uncertainty
A well-designed business operating system ensures data-driven decisions. Staying ahead of market trends and making informed decisions are the hallmarks of a successful investor. If you feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up or making decisions based on gut instinct rather than data, it’s time to reevaluate how you operate. Enter ...
Leverage VA loan benefits, take advantage of tax incentives, and apply your skills by investing in rental property. As a veteran, you have a set of skills and background experience that can make rental real estate investing a great fit. In fact, the discipline and resilience you developed during your ...
The IRS Rule That May Cost You 15%
Failure to properly handle FIRPTA withholding can leave buyers responsible for a hefty tax bill. Did you know real estate buyers in the U.S. are required to ensure the seller is either a U.S. citizen or has a U.S. government-issued tax identification number? Otherwise, the buyer could be responsible for ...
Your Shortcut to Energy Asset Ownership
If you’ve been considering mineral rights, Section 1031 tax exchanges are a powerful tool to defer taxes while preserving equity. If you’ve ever considered diversifying your portfolio, mineral rights might be a valuable asset to explore. This article will guide you through the basics of a Section 1031 exchange, how ...
Time Your Strategy to Market Cycles
The real estate market isn’t just seasonal—change your marketing strategy to synchronize with your audience’s mindset and appetite. Real estate is a game of cycles, and every savvy investor knows it. It’s no secret that what goes up must come down. In real estate, these patterns can feel as predictable ...
Why “Authorized Users” Are Rarely Worth the Risk
This credit tool is best saved for a few case-specific scenarios. Most people don’t realize how harmful it can be to add someone as an authorized user to your account. Likewise, becoming an authorized user on someone else’s account might not help your credit score or future loan approvals. In ...
Economic Trends Shape Investment Property Loan Rates
Inflation, interest rates, and monetary policies shape the cost of borrowing—here’s how to stay ahead in a competitive market. Investment property loan rates are influenced by myriad economic factors. Understanding these factors can help investors make informed decisions and maximize their returns. This article will delve into the key economic ...
Here’s how to lose friends and de-influence people like a pro! Marketing. It’s the lifeblood of your business. The thing that drives growth and sustainability. That opens doors and gets people excited about your brand. You’ve heard it all before. Let’s do a little experiment and flip the script. Let’s ...
Kiavi Kicks off 2025 by Closing a $300 Million Rated Securitization of Residential Transition Loans
Kiavi, a leading tech-enabled lender to residential real estate investors, today announced it closed a $300 million rated securitization of residential transition loans (“RTLs”). This is Kiavi’s 21st transaction under its LHOME shelf, bringing its total to $5.8 billion in offered notes since it began its securitization program in 2019 ...
Is Now the Time to Embrace Sustainability?
Potential deregulation, changing tax incentives, and tariffs put a question mark on whether it’s better to plow ahead or wait for the dust to settle. We’re in an uncertain moment when it comes to sustainability regulations in real estate. On the one hand, most sectors of the industry have been ...
Tech-enabled lender now provides fast, easy, reliable, and transparent financing to real estate investors in 45 states Kiavi, a leading provider of capital to residential real estate investors, announced today it is expanding into 13 additional states: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South ...
Sustainability in real estate isn’t just good for the planet—it’s a smart strategy for boosting property values and meeting market demands. As the world shifts toward eco-conscious living, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword—it’s reshaping the real estate market in ways that benefit both investors and communities. From ...
Build a Sustainable Edge with a Business Operating System
Align sustainability with your operating system to create measurable results, reduce costs, and help future-proof your investment portfolio. As a real estate investor, you’ve likely noticed the growing buzz around sustainability. From eco-conscious tenants to government incentives for green development, the push for sustainable practices isn’t just a trend—it’s a ...
Is It Wise to Use a Quitclaim Deed?
The right deed safeguards all parties and prevents future legal headaches. Real estate laws are designed to protect both buyers and sellers, and anyone who has been involved in a real estate transaction knows the process is very thorough. What everyone wants to know, however, is whether there is a ...
