The Growing Popularity of Hard Money Funding

February 17, 2017

Real estate is a wise investment and opportunities abound, but investors have to be prepared. The people with funding in place can secure properties first, in what are often very competitive markets. Investors who want to be fast are quickly learning how beneficial hard money funding can be. What is Hard Money Funding? Hard money

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

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

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

Increase Productivity, Increase Success…

March 22, 2016

How many people feel 24 hours in a day just isn’t enough anymore? We all have busy days, but as entrepreneurs, we really have added challenges when it comes to time management. How is it possible that some people get so much more done in one day than others? Well, here are some tips to

The HUGE Real Estate Market You Aren’t Taking Advantage Of

March 8, 2016

The Real Estate industry is very competitive, this is no secret. Prospecting used to mean cold calling locals and knocking on doors. However, this is no longer the case, with the vast advancement of technology focusing on connecting people throughout the world. International real estate sales accounted for over $104 billion dollars this past year,

Spending the Most on Home Improvement, Ever

February 19, 2016

Recent reports from Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, show customers have never spent more than they have in the past 3 months (CNN Money). Besides surging Home Depot’s stock prices higher, this also provides more fuel to the increasingly strong real estate market. Why is this such a good sign? Home Depot

2016 Real Estate Expectations

January 27, 2016

We as real estate minded people are always trying to predict the future. No one wants to buy at the height of the market and everyone is scared the rates are going to rise. The more people you ask and the more research you do, the more opinions you’ll hear. So, what are the real trends