Guide to Private Real Estate Loans
Private loans are an excellent source of funding for your real estate projects. They are usually quite a bit more attractive than bank loans. And, in fact, they may be the only type of loan available for some projects. In this article, we define private lending, identify the types of projects best suited to private […]
Pros and Cons of Private Real Estate Loans
If you’re considering entering the “fix-it and flip-it” business, you’ll need financing to buy and repair those properties. One excellent approach is a private real estate loan. In this article, we provide insight into what it is, the pros and cons, as well as when to use private real estate loans. Private Real Estate Loans […]
Bridge Financing and Term Loans Explained
In this article, we cover bridge financing and term loans. That includes definitions, pros, cons, and when to use each type of loan. Bridge Financing Defined Bridge loans are short-term financing usually ranging from six to 12 months with relatively high-interest rates. They are used to bridge one form of financing to another over the […]
How Top U.S. Opportunity Zones are Ranked
An opportunity zone is a federally designated low-income area targeted for investment in order to revitalize the communities and kick start the economy. Real estate developers are offered tax incentives for reinvesting capital gains into these zones. Recently, LOCUS published a report ranking the top opportunity zones in the U.S.