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What We Build When We Build Each Other
Women in Private Lending is a group that is incredibly near and dear to my heart — not just because of what it has become, but because of why it began. Having mentors and people who genuinely lift you up can make or break a career. I’ve been incredibly fortunate ...
DSCR Loans vs Traditional Mortgages
In this episode, Scott Ward and Tom Ulrich break down the key differences between DSCR loans and traditional mortgages, and why choosing the wrong one can slow down or completely stall your deal. They explain how DSCR loans are evaluated based on property cash flow instead of personal income, what ...
Flips Are Coming Back, But Rates Will Stay Higher
Private Money Mortgage Rates: What Beginner Flippers Need to Know Coming into the new year As we move into 2026, private money lending remains a cornerstone of financing for real estate investors pursuing fix‑and‑flip projects. Unlike traditional bank loans, private money, whether accessed through a broker or a direct lender, ...
You’re Betting Against the House
Let’s get something straight: This ain’t a dodge—it’s the cold, hard truth. Quicker you accept it, the less likely you are to get taken for a ride by a would be bond market prophet. Everybody hopes to have an Interest Rate Medium. Problem is, the market’s drunk on predictions. Housing ...
Think Realty Magazine Nov-Dec 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Operations | Cut Taxes With Short-Term Rentals • Find Your Next Deal for Far Below Market Value • Market Shifts Mean Momentum • 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Here to Stay Design | For Speedy Sales, Spark the Senses Funding |You’re Betting Against the House • A Personal REI Journey ...
Renters Rush in as BTR Homes Beat Buying
With affordability fading and mobility prized, more Americans are renting homes they once aspired to own. The build-to-rent (BTR) sector is one of the strongest and most promising areas of the U.S. housing market right now. While new residential construction faces challenges such as higher costs and unclear regulations, the ...
DSCR rates may be about to move in your favor. Trying to time your refinance just right? That’s like trying to call the bottom of the stock market. It’s risky, frustrating, and nearly impossible. With that said, if you own single-family rentals, the next few months could offer the best ...
Licensing mistakes can sink you fast. When expanding into new markets, many real estate investors and private lenders operate under a common assumption: If it’s a business-purpose loan, licensing doesn’t apply. But that’s not always true, and getting it wrong can come with serious consequences. Licensing laws vary widely by ...
Skip the Down Payment to Flip Faster
Rehab Financial Group covers 100% of purchase and rehab costs so you can scale your portfolio without draining your cash. Discover game-changing real estate investment opportunities with Rehab Financial Group LP (RFG), your go-to partner for successful real estate investments. As shown in the example below using an interest rate ...
Lenders are still writing checks, but only for projects that pass today’s tougher tests. An obvious shift is underway in today’s commercial real estate market. High interest rates are in a state of limbo, making traditional property purchases more expensive and profits harder to come by. Many investors, therefore, are ...
Think Realty Magazine September-October 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Design | Bring the Party to the Island • Win Tenants Before They Walk In Operations | Cut Taxes With Short-Term Rentals • Find Your Next Deal for Far Below Market Value • Market Shifts Mean Momentum • 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Here to Stay Market & Trends |There Are ...
Tech-enabled lender’s fifth rated securitization was 5X oversubscribed due to significant demand from both new and repeat institutional investors. Kiavi, a leading tech-enabled lender to residential real estate investors, today announced the closing of a $400 million rated securitization of residential transition loans (“RTLs”). This deal is Kiavi’s fifth rated securitization and 23rd transaction under its LHOME shelf, bringing its total ...
00:29:48 | In today’s fast-changing real estate market, top financing experts Brando Tessar and Kevin Victoria with CV3 Financial Services reveal the real-world strategies investors are using to stay profitable and scale smarter. From avoiding common pitfalls to securing capital that works in any market, this no-fluff session delivers the ...
Money Talks: Lending Strategies That Drive Investor Success – Powered by CNB Custody
00:43:44 | Get ready to hear it straight from the source—top lenders reveal the insider financing strategies fueling today’s most successful real estate deals. From creative capital stacks to market-ready lending products, this powerhouse panel will show you how to leverage money smarter, move faster, and scale bigger. If you’re ...
Across industries, AI and automation have completely reshaped the ways in which business gets done. Yet in real estate, many investors are still stuck navigating outdated, manual lending processes that can delay deals, limit scale, and cost serious opportunities. Thankfully for real estate investors, that’s beginning to change. Tech-forward lending ...
Advancements in the lending space mean change for real estate investors, but don’t abandon your core business. Private lending has reshaped the financial landscape by offering new opportunities to borrowers that traditional lenders simply cannot. One key factor that continues to drive the industry forward is technology. From the industrial ...
These mistakes trip up even experienced investors. Fix-and-flip investing remains one of the most profitable paths in real estate. However, in today’s market shaped by rising interest rates, tighter credit, and fiercer competition, investors must move smarter, faster, and more strategically. Unfortunately, a few common missteps continue to trip up ...
Kiavi Expands Leadership Team to Further Bolster Construction Lending Growth
Industry veterans Tom Hallock and Robert Jayne join tech-enabled lender to drive growth of construction financing product in newly created roles Kiavi, a leading tech-enabled lender to residential real estate investors, today announced the strategic hires of Tom Hallock as Head of Construction Lending and Robert Jayne as Head of Originations, Construction Lending. With ...
Want to Invest Like a Pro? Take Lessons From the Field
Get the real numbers, real roadblocks, and real strategies that helped these four investors thrive. Ever wonder what a real estate success story looks like from the inside? Our four investors break down their best deals, biggest challenges, and smartest moves—offering practical, real-world insights you can learn from. Their stories ...
Think Realty Magazine July-August 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Design | Hood Ideas That Turn Up the Heat Investment Strategy | Want to Invest Like a Pro? Take Lessons From the Field Market & Trends |Find Predictability in an Evolving Rental Landscape • The Market Has Shifted. Have You? Funding |Kiavi Breaks Records, Again • Avoid the Top 3 ...
Are You Lending Across State Lines?
Check licensing regulation. What’s routine at home could pose serious risk somewhere else. Expanding into a new state may offer fresh deals, but also be prepared for a maze of new regulations. Activities that seem routine at home (e.g., loaning money to a buyer, buying a mortgage note, or managing ...
Think Realty Podcast #353 – LLCs, Loans, and Long-Term Wealth — Aaron Chapman’s Blueprint
Mortgage pro Aaron Chapman made a massive move after 10 years with the same firm — and it’s shaking up the real estate investing world. In this high-impact episode, he reveals: Why he left a successful operation to rebuild from scratch The game-changing DSCR loan that lets investors buy under ...
Flip More, Risk Less with 100% LTC Financing
Scale your real estate portfolio faster with no-cash-in fix-and-flip loans. Fix-and-flip investments can be highly profitable, but they often require significant upfront capital. Loan-to-Cost (LTC) financing at 100% can make a huge difference by allowing investors to maximize their capital and scale their businesses. LTC represents the percentage of a ...
Kiavi’s tech-driven approach just made it the first to fund 100,000 investor loans. Kiavi has surpassed 100,000 funded loans, representing more than $27 billion in volume. According to data from ATTOM, Kiavi is the first and only business-purpose private lender to real estate investors to reach this milestone. A Data-Driven ...
Think Realty Podcast #350: How to Break Into Multifamily Real Estate With Eric Stewart
Thinking about jumping from single-family to multifamily investing but not sure where to start? This episode is your roadmap. Host Eddie Wilson sits down with Eric Stewart, founder of Atlantic Investment Capital and a financing expert who’s helped countless investors make the leap. From his start in equipment leasing to ...
