Hard money loans play an important role in the real estate marketplace. They offer financing to those who otherwise would be without access to such credit, and they finance short-term borrowing needs with a quick turnaround. Conventional loan officers that refer that business to Cushner Capital Group will get two fees. One for the interim […]
13 ideas from Forbes to improve your Real Estate or Lending Business!
1. Use Social Media As an investor, in the past you would have to pay a lot of money for advertising to promote your properties if you were looking to fill your vacant spaces. Now, the best way is by posting a video or picture of your property on all your social media platforms, and […]
SEARCHING FOR GREAT AREAS TO INVEST REAL ESTATE DOLLARS!
Finding below market properties and profitable flips can be one of the hardest parts of real estate investing. Yet, it is a necessary step to find that next great real estate investment. Sometimes it can be difficult determining if the area you are interested in is worth pursuing. Thus, you may find the perfect property, […]
IRS Tax Rules for 2018
Many folks have been wondering how the new tax laws are going to affect real estate. Below is a list of the major provisions related directly to real estate. Please remember, this is an abbreviated list of the tax rule changes. I found this summary of the new or changed rules written by Mark O’Toole, […]
WHEN TO USE A PRIVATE HARD MONEY LENDER
Despite calls to modify the Dodd-Frank business regulations, conventional lenders have continued with very stringent underwriting requirements that prohibit many good borrowers from being able to borrower the mortgage money they need. A private hard money mortgage loan is a great alternative to the conventional lending sources. Sometimes, borrowers do not meet the bank’s minimum […]
Using a Self-Directed IRA to Loan
There are many investments to place your IRA money into, not just stocks or mutual funds. When considering what to investing in for retirement, why not consider real estate or Trust Deeds? California real estate values have remained strong for many years. So, why not invest in either a property or loan on a property? […]
Who Are the Best Borrowers?
I am often asked this question by new prospective hard money lenders. Borrowers come in all shapes and sizes, and most of them cannot obtain a mortgage loan at their local bank. These borrowers range from first-time homebuyers, developers, speculators, to real estate investors. For private mortgage lending, you will probably do best by loaning […]
Investing in Real Estate
Investing in real estate is essentially one of the smartest and safest strategies to promote wealth building. With the proper foundation and knowledge, investing in real estate – or in this case,private lending – can prove to be highly lucrative for anyone. Of particular interest, however, is what an investor can do with the money they […]
Qualified Mortgages~ Part I
For those in or around the mortgage business that have heard the term “Qualified Mortgage” or QM, but do not know what it really is, this should help explain things. A qualified mortgage is a home loan that is typically attached to a primary residence and is for consumer purposes. This means if you are […]
PREDICTING THE REAL ESTATE MARKET – WHEN TO BUY & WHEN TO SELL
With the elections around the corner, the rhetoric is getting louder and louder. Many feel that there is a storm brewing, and that the economy in general, including real estate, may be another bubble about to burst. So, is it a good time to sell? Buy? Invest? I saw this article on Zillow and found […]
