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...
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...
Talking Loudly: The History of Hard Money
Typically, we think of credit as a relatively modern invention. However, “hard money” loans have been around since the earliest civilizations. The concept of hard money is one of the oldest kinds of...
Social Success
With over 2.5 billion people on social media, potential customers are more accessible now than ever. Social media allows business owners to reach and target desired audiences, regardless of physical...
Protecting Your Investment
For many investors, having an SPE (single-purpose entity) is the starting point for securing lending on their real estate transactions. This type of entity is set in place to protect the real estate...
Before You Buy
After finding your next preferred project, you need to secure financing. Financing is just as important as buying a property, if not more so. You are in it for the long term — you will have to pay a...
Digital Marketing
Almost every aspect of our lives now occurs online — from healthcare, education, politics, shopping habits, to our family interactions and personal lives. Real estate investing is no exception, and...
Top of Mind
One would think a crowd of hundreds would be the place where an opportunity for personal time doesn’t exist, but it seems the larger the crowd, the more alone one can feel. I’ve experienced entering...
