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Explore everything from strategies to get the most bang for your buck to foundational knowledge that will get you ahead of the competition.
Then find a reputable lender here.
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Funding
Explore everything from strategies to get the most bang for your buck to foundational knowledge that will get you ahead of the competition.
Then find a reputable lender here.
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Everything You Need to Know About Fix and Flip Loans
Fix and Flip Loans are acquired by real estate investors to buy a cheap or rundown house and fix it up to sell it again for a profit. Investors interested in renovation buy low and sell high, on a fast and furious timeline and budget. These residential Fix and Flip Loans ...
What Do Private Money Lenders Look For?
If you need to acquire funding for your next real estate investment, a private money loan—sometimes referred to as a direct hard money loan—may be the solution for you. There are a few reasons why investors will want to seek out these loans from a private lender like Stratton Equities ...
Think Realty Podcast #181 – The Equity Strategy
Smart capital. Those two words can make or break your business. This show outlines what you need to be a successful entrepreneur, and it all boils down to the right funding and being a stronger borrower. Find out how to be in the best position to attain capital and how ...
Are You a Candidate for NON-QM Loans?
You might be a candidate for a NON-QM loan, or Non-Qualified Mortgage Loan, if you do not meet the strict Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) mortgage loan conditions. This type of loan is designed for some rental property investors, borrowers that are self-employed, and those who do not meet conventional ...
Think Realty Podcast #176 – The Best Guess
This show is as close to a crystal ball as you will get! Guest Jeffrey Tesch has the experience and knowledge to explain national trends and to predict winning markets. He’s one of the best players in the REI guessing game! Find out which markets are on the rise in ...
Think Realty Podcast #174 – The Lending World
If you’re ready to talk financing for your next deal, this episode is for you! From rental loans and rehabs, to cash-in-hand, inventory and interest rates, host Abhi and guest Patti Kaiker with Finance of America dive into all of it and more—like an intriguing new-construction lending model and markets ...
Think Realty Podcast #173 – Buyer Sentiments
When it comes to markets, where should you invest now? Remote work has opened up remote markets, so you absolutely CAN attain wealth in real estate that isn’t in your own backyard! This episode covers the surges we are seeing in markets and trends in REI. Learn how to get ...
Make Millions with Private Lending
In 2017, I started my wholesaling business with a whopping $20. Seriously, 20 bucks. In 2019, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to purchase my first deal—16 single-family homes. The purchase was a little under 1.5 million dollars. The problem was I didn't have any money that I could ...
Buying Portfolios: A Guide to Help You Build Your Real Estate Empire
So, you might already know your way around real estate and have picked up a property or two. And if that’s the pace you want to go at, there is absolutely no problem with that whatsoever. Not everyone needs nor wants to build an empire. But if you do want ...
Did you predict 2020 would turn out this way? If you had a crystal ball, or at least were prepared for this sort of uncertainty, you probably are in a good position to emerge from this year strong and well-positioned for 2021. As you plan for the coming year, realize ...
Skip Loans, Raise Billions in Capital
Investing in real estate is worlds apart from other investment options, such as bonds or stocks. Raising capital is one of the most essential yet difficult aspects of running a real estate business. Investing in real estate requires prudence. Else you'll quickly run out of your hard-earned money. It has ...
Where to Find the Money: Covering Money Sources
00:44:21 | This session explores various funding options for real estate investors, featuring insights from Clear Sky Financial. It highlights traditional and alternative financing methods, including loans, private funding, hard money, and partnerships. The session emphasizes how Clear Sky Financial can help investors navigate these options to secure the right ...
Think Realty Podcast #164 – An A+ Answer in REI
Technology knowledge + lending expertise = what? The answer is: time savings for real estate investors and lenders alike! On this episode, both borrowers and lenders can learn how the right ratio of tech savvy to loan know-how can result in a simpler lending process. Institutional lenders often have mountains ...
Why Choosing the Right Capital Partner is Important with Dana Wasson
00:35:31 | Funding Strategies for investors can be complicated – spend some time with CIVIC and learn some tips and tricks for navigating solutions for your investing success. Uncertain times can create apprehensive and stress. Finding the right partners that are invested to help you grow your business is key ...
Finding the Right Lender for your Specific Investing Strategy
00:45:29 | This panel explores how to choose the best financing partner based on your real estate goals. It discusses the importance of aligning the lender’s terms with your investment strategy, whether you're focusing on fix-and-flip projects, long-term rentals, or commercial properties. The panel highlights factors like loan types, interest ...
Think Realty Podcast #163 – A Need for Speed
Need financing fast? If you want to borrow money for real estate investments but would rather spend your time doing deals instead of dealing with funding, then this episode is for you! The journey to getting capital doesn’t have to be scary and it doesn’t need to be slow. Abhi ...
The Current & Future State of Lending
00:42:50 | This panel examines the evolving landscape of real estate financing, focusing on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the lending market. The discussion addresses shifting interest rates, changing loan requirements, and the impact of economic conditions on both borrowers and lenders. It also explores future projections for the ...
Think Realty Podcast #159 – Brave New World
Think you have seen all real estate opportunities out there? There is more to be seen and there are many more opportunities out there waiting for YOU! So, where are the unforeseen opportunities in REI? Listen to this to find out! Private lender and real estate investor, Kenneth Igwe, breaks ...
Remodeling Projects with the Best ROI
Every home is an investment of some kind. For property flippers, it’s all about a quick and profitable turnaround. For investors, it’s about making the property as attractive as possible to prospective renters. And, finally, for homeowners, it’s about building sustainable, long-term value—the traditional American “nest egg.” While these three ...
Talking Loudly: Listen to the Lenders
It is undeniable that COVID-19 heavily impacted the real estate industry, creating a high degree of fear and uncertainty. The pandemic and accompanying shutdown hit the lending market hard, with mortgage delinquencies surging by 1.6 million in April to peak at 6.45 percent. While it now seems like we are ...
Scale Safely with Private Money
Leverage. OPM. Financing. Capital. Funding. For a real estate investor, the ability to scale comes down to money. Banks and credit unions will only complete so many transactions with an investor before closing the door — if they will fund an REI deal at all. So, most investors looking to ...
Think Realty Podcast #143 – Money in the Making
Can you use your retirement money NOW? Yes, you can! And you can do so while also reaping tax benefits. Learn how to find the right home for your funds and how to make your money work for you, now rather than later. But in this information age where education ...
Think Realty Podcast #142 – Navigate to Capital
It’s no secret that investors need capital. But when it comes to the pathway to private money, sometimes you might need help navigating the process. If your rehab is going sideways, there is help out there to guide you to profits! If you are buying, fixing, and flipping or buying, ...
Think Realty Podcast #137 – Data Drives Decisions!
How do public records play a role in real estate? The golden goose of real estate is that every customer and potential customer is already in public records with lots of data about them. You can know every future customer’s name, equity, home sale prices, and more … but this ...
