Sharestates Expands Lending Capability up to $75 Million Loan Sizes for Multifamily, Mixed-Use, and Commercial Development

Sharestates recently announced the expansion of its loan limits to fund real estate developers seeking up to $75,000,000 for Multifamily, Mixed-Use, and Commercial development. Sharestates has filled a void left by many traditional lenders to provide capital to small and mid-sized developers, and as the company’s client portfolios grew, it became necessary to increase its […]

Construction Loans: What You Need to Know

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Building your own home offers plenty of rewards, from making your own space to ensuring everything is done right from the start. But it also requires financing that matches the needs of the project. That comes from a construction loan.  This article examines construction loans, the types available, requirements, and what to ask a potential […]

How 2022 Fed Rate Hikes Are Impacting Real Estate Investors

This month the Federal Reserve raised its fund rate by another .75 percentage points. That part was expected and wasn’t exactly news. What might have surprised some people was a statement issued by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell regarding the real estate market. Powell said the U.S. housing market is headed for a correction. What did […]

Is Real Estate Private Lending or Fixed-Income a Better Investment?

Investment Options

Private lending isn’t new, but it has seen a surge in growth in the last couple of decades. Since the financial crisis of 2008-09, private debt investing has grown to be a $638 billion dollar asset class. That was in 2017. More than half of the assets under management are direct lending assets. Both direct […]

Can a Real Estate Agent Flip Houses?

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There are no rules prohibiting real estate agents from buying and flipping houses. The caveat is that should a homeowner list their home with a real estate agent who then buys the home for a flipping project, it could represent a conflict of interest. That’s why many states require disclosures for realtors when purchasing or […]

Private Lender Magazine: Driven By “Underdog” Motivation

Amy Doshi, General Council for Sharestates, was published in Private Lender Magazine by the American Association of Private Lenders. In her article, Driven By “Underdog” Motivation, Amy describes her motivation to succeed and the parallels with Sharestates’ journey to thrive in the competitive private lending landscape. Key Takeaways Being the underdog makes you work harder. […]

NYC Real Estate Expo: How to Acquire a $1B Portfolio by Age 30

Michael Ramin, Sharestates EVP of Sales, interviews Allon Avgi, Founder and CEO of AVGI, for the NYC Real Estate Expo’s webinar series. Allon discusses how private money helped scale his business and become more bankable, while still leveraging private capital for non-conforming projects. Watch the complete webinar to learn how to acquire a $1B portfolio […]

Residential and Multifamily Rentals Are Hot This Year

Rental Housing

Going into 2022, the real estate investing market looked like gold. Virtually every sector of the market was on fire. Fix-and-flip investing was competitive as investors snapped up properties all over the country and resold them for massive gains. Ground-up construction was booming. Even rental properties were hot as the price of homes drove some […]

How An Inverted Yield Curve May Impact Real Estate Investing

Inverted Yield Curve

One of the key indicators that economists and analysts use to determine whether we’re headed for a recession is the inverted yield curve. Historically, most recessions have been preceded by an inverted yield curve a few months before. Therefore, it’s important for real estate investors to pay attention to this rare phenomenon with an eye […]

How Does Hard Money Lending Work in Real Estate?

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 If you’re looking for quick financing for your real estate projects, from fix and flip efforts to commercial property development, hard money lending could be the right option. This article addresses how hard money lending can work for your real estate projects. What Is Hard Money Lending? Hard money lending is based on short-term high-interest […]