More hard money lenders are in demand than ever as the number of real estate investors who require their assistance continue to grow. Because they provide the best financing alternative to bank loans and traditional mortgages, many entrepreneurs are keen on borrowing funds from them. Hard money loans, which are the funds offered by these creative lenders, are easier to obtain. It is because they are asset-based and hard money lenders look into a...more
Ever wonder why many people, even your next-door neighbor who doesnt know anything about home improvement, is getting hooked on fix and flip projects? Then why dont you try and see it for yourself? Rehabbing properties has been all the rage these past few years. It has inspired a number of television shows and attracted tens and thousands of people. Well, you couldnt exactly blame those individuals who left their boring office jobs just...more
In any kind of business, it is always important to maintain a certain level of professionalism. Sometimes, it is professionalism that determines whether a business survives or sinks. When rehabbing a home, the same principle applies. However, there are some instances when rehabbers commit unprofessional acts without even noticing it. Here are some instances when a rehabbers professionalism is put to testThe first sign of lack of professionalism when rehabbing a home appears when listing repairs and improvements for the property. This happens because of a wrong frame of mind. Remember that when you are fixing and flipping properties, you are doing it for the houses next owner and that owner is not you. All the repairs you will carry out must be directed towards increasing the propertys value and not satisfying your personal wants for the house. The idea is to turn a distressed property into a profitable investment and not into your dream house.One classic example is when choosing what flooring to use. Let us say that youve always imagined your dream house to have shiny wooden floors. So when you found a property, you listed wooden floors among your needed materials even when it will...more
Securing financing is an important aspect of real estate investing. It allows investors to obtain quality investment properties even if they dont have a huge amount of ready money on hand. In addition, it enables them to have confidence when making offers to motivated home sellers. One good way to obtain funds for your real estate investing...more
If youre an investor whos been denied a bunch of times by lending institutions because of your credit history, then hard money loan is for you. When you badly need money in such short notice, hard money is your refuge. Every real estate investor needs financing for his or her real estate investments. Not having enough funds can be one of the...more
Makati is one of the largest districts in the country. It is the seventh on the list, holding a land area of 27.36 square km. Its demography goes up to more than 400,000 as of the 2nd millennium. One of the sixteen major districts that make up Metro Manila, Makati is located at the far south of the region. It is smack in center of 5 cities and a river. Despite this, the city may easily be reached through public transportations like the railways, Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and LRT (Light Rail Transit), and MRT (Metro Rail Transit), and LRT (Light Rail Transit). There are also avenues that prevent it from being secluded. There is the EDSA (Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue) which may be traversed by jeeps, buses, and cabs and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) which is the entry point to the northern area of Manila and to southern provinces of the country. A humble townBefore becoming the economic center and the countrys most richest district, Makati also began as a simple town. Used to be a swamp region where the growing and ebbing wave of the Pasig River may be seen, it was given the name Makati, from the Filipino term kati, meaning tide. Due to incessant...more
Calgary real estate business is witnessing a boom in the recent times with rising demand of properties all over the city.Internet is said to be the finest place to search, when you are looking for a perfect home. Most sellers and buyers offer their...more
California has become one of the most sought after places to live and work for people all around the world. Within California, Orange County is projected to have 10% increases in population over the next one year. For this reason, many investors are...more
The year 2009 was not a good one for real estate projects. As the worlds economy stagnated so everyone wanted to sell but there was no one who was willing to buy. Developers were optimistic about their prices but the buyers were unwilling to accept...more
Bustling with energy and life, Dallas is counted among the finest cities in the United States of America. Known for the state of art housing facilities it provides for its residents, Dallas Apartments provide the finest housing amenities keeping in...more
There are several questions that you should consider asking yourself before you proceed to having a real estate investing career. First is whether or not you are really committed and determined to make real estate work for you. This kind of business...more