Turn on any newscast and one of the phrases you are likely to hear is the “New Normal.” There is an expectation that the COVID-19 crisis has permanently altered just about everything we know to be...
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How to Keep Calm and Pivot Your Fix and Flip During COVID-19
What a difference a few short months can make. Back in February of this year, mortgage applications reached an 11-year high and it’s safe to say that no one in real estate, or any industry for that...
Think Realty Podcast #136 – Let’s Play IRA
You probably already know that IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. Or does it? Maybe it really means Investing Rules Apply. If investing with your IRA were a game, playing it is similar to...
Cash is NOT King
We’ve all heard the maxims: “Cash Is King,” “Cash Plays,” “Money Talks.” And there is nothing wrong with those terms. It is absolutely true that for most sellers out there having cash is the...
Expand Your Real Estate Social Network
Building a strong real estate social network does not happen on its own. To build a network that can help you achieve your real estate goals, you must be proactive in seeking connections. The most...
Finding Funding
Most lenders require some level of experience before they will fund a deal. Experience shows that you have a team, understand your market, are capable of managing a project, and have made and...
Process Is Your Protection
Growth in the real estate investment industry over the past decade has been staggering. As opportunity has grown more abundant, big banks have seized the opportunity to make money by pumping capital...
Lending Support for Veterans
Civic Financial Services is a private money lender, specializing in the financing of non-owner-occupied investment properties. CIVIC was created to serve investors who don’t fit traditional lending...
2nd Annual Day on the Hill
Legislation created in the political arena often has a widespread effect on industries such as real estate investing and the people operating their individual businesses -- people like you. The real...
In Strong Demand
The single-family rental market in the United States has witnessed impressive growth and stabilized net operating income figures over the last two years. A combination of strong underlying demand...
