Securing a Hard Money Loan in San Diego

Getting a hard money loan in San Diego is an ideal way to buy a property, make renovations, or fix and flip a house. For those who are used to getting loans solely from conventional lenders, the world of direct lending can open new doors to investment, but there is some information to know before

What is a hard money lender?

November 21, 2016

The point of this post is to cover some basics. You may be wondering if there is a source of financing out there that is suitable for you when other avenues have lead to dead ends, or you’re running out of time to make the most of opportunities. We’re pleased to say that if you’re

Rehab Lenders: Making Your Real Estate Dream a Reality

November 18, 2016

You have found a fantastic property that needs a bit of help to make it truly shine — what a great discovery! Investment properties are very attractive to individuals and families looking to generate a profit and turn a real estate dream into a money-making reality. However, you may find that when you go to

Questions to Ask When Securing Hard Money Funding

November 4, 2016

Questions to Ask When Securing Hard Money Funding Hard money funding is growing in popularity. This is great news for people wanting to invest in real estate, but for those who are only familiar with conventional funding, there may be a lot of questions currently unanswered, preventing them from going ahead with securing hard money

How to get a Hard Money Loan

October 18, 2016

If you’re wondering how to get a hard money loan, you should be heartened by the fact that it might not be as difficult as you think to qualify. Hard money loans are excellent for two main reasons. The first reason is their speed. While it can take over a month to organize financing via

6 Keys to Spotting a Flop from a Flip

October 11, 2016

We’ve all seen it by now; shiny new stainless steel appliances, spectacular granite countertops, fabulous hardwood flooring, colors working in harmony with backsplash, tile, baths and entire house. Your typical flip. The vast majority of homes that have been bought by an investor, renovated, and sold for profit (a “flip”) fall into this typical flip

7 Steps to Guaranteed Hard Money Approval

September 29, 2016

What is Hard Money & Why Would You Use it? A hard money loan (also known as a private money, rehab, equity-based or bridge loan) is a specific type of asset-based loan financing through which a borrower receives funds secured by real property. Hard money loans are typically issued by private investors or companies. Real

4 Must’s When Generating Online Leads

September 8, 2016

Technology has changed the vast majority of the way we do business in every industry, including real estate. While the debate still continues, clients from the internet are at least a very essential part of your lead generation business. With more and more buyers and sellers starting their search on Google, make sure to capture

Is Seller Financing a Smart Buying Tool?

August 11, 2016

With real estate markets on the rise across the country, we are seeing more creative financing tools being used. Seller financed deals have been around since the 1960’s, but are still one of the most misunderstood and misused forms of purchasing a property today. There are many benefits available for all parties if used correctly,

What’s Happening in the San Diego Real Estate Market?

August 3, 2016

The number of homes that changed hands in the San Diego region last month continued to fall in most categories amid tight inventory, statistics released Friday show. Just over 2,200 single-family residences sold in June, 14 percent lower than May and 4 percent fewer than the same month last year, the San Diego Association of Realtors