Sharestates Appoints President and Announces Promotions to Strengthen Senior Management Team in Support of Next Phase of Growth

Sharestates, a leading real estate financial technology (fintech) platform designed to accelerate the redevelopment and rehabilitation of communities, announced several promotions to strengthen its senior management team. The promotions include: Stephan Leccese to President & Chief Operating Officer Billie Adams to SVP Sales & Marketing Stephanie Balducci to VP Lending Operations Jason Redding to Sr. Director Loan Origination These recent […]

How Foreclosure Moratoriums Continue to Impact Housing in 2022

While federal foreclosure moratoriums imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, several states have extended their foreclosure moratoriums with some not to expire until the end of this year (2022). Those moratoriums continue to impact housing in those states where they are still in place. As a result, the health of real estate markets […]

Headwinds vs. Green Shoots: The Post-Pandemic Economy & Non-QM Drivers

Nick Roberson, Regional Director of Sales for Sharestates, speaks with Jack Kahan, Global Head of RMBS for Kroll Bond Rating Agency about the Non-QM lending market at IMN’s 3rd Annual Non-QM Forum.  What is the state of the Non-QM market right now? Does the current market favor DSCR, Fix & Flip, and SFR products? […]

How to Find Wholesale, REO, and Short Sale Properties

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Wholesaling, including REO and short selling, is buying and selling properties as-is to another buyer. The buyers are typically investors that are fixing and flipping properties. Essentially, you’re finding the property and matching it with the next investor.  That approach makes it challenging to find the right type of property at the right price. Since […]

How a Small and Middle Market SFR Buyer Can Get To The Finish Line

David Young, VP of Correspondent and Strategic Partnerships for Sharestates, speaks with Zachary Streit, founder, and managing partner of Way Capital, about the small and middle-market single-family rentals at IMN’s 10th Annual Single-Family East Forum.     What are the opportunities right now? How is Sharestates getting deals done in the current environment? How is […]

Fixing and Flipping vs. Renting: The Pros and Cons

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Fixing and either flipping or renting are two distinctly different approaches to making money in real estate. Home flips in 2021 averaged a gross profit of $65,000 for a 31% ROI. Average annual rental revenue varies significantly by location; overall residential rental properties in the U.S. have an average return of slightly over 10%.  This […]

ARV in Real Estate Defined and How to Calculate It

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 If you’re considering fixing and flipping a house, there’s a great deal to consider to ensure you’re making a wise real estate investment. One of the key metrics is ARV. This article addresses everything you need to know about ARV in real estate. What is ARV in Real Estate? ARV stands for After Repair Value. […]

How Table Funding Benefits Small Lenders

In the last year-and-a-half, Sharestates has seized the opportunity to expand our offerings in the private lending space. We’ve already discussed correspondent lending and how we help leverage capital for our clients. Today, we’re going to discuss table funding.

Build-to-Rent Boom: One Red-Hot Real Estate Trend

One of the hottest trends in real estate in recent years has been build-to-rent. Its growth rivals that of multifamily development and single-family rehab rental conversions, and the reasons for the growth of build-to-rent are the same as growth in the other rental sectors.