How the postwar generation will shake up the housing market. Due to their sheer numbers, the baby boomer generation has had an outsized impact on society. They have been driving cultural change and economic expansion since the 1970s. Lately, they’ve been influencing society in a new way—by holding on to their homes longer than expected. [...]
Other Articles in this Series: Part 1 of a 6-part series: The Very Last Nail Part 2 of a 6-part series: Cover Your Asset Part 3 of a 6-part series: The Foreclosure Process Part 4 of a 6-part series: Strategies for Loss Mitigation and REO Disposition Part 5 of a 6-part series: Turning Property [...]
Will America’s real estate market be affected? Over the past several years, Chinese investors were quite active in the U.S. real estate market. Both the commercial and the residential sectors benefited from the healthy appetite of Chinese institutional and individual investors. Early last year, however, the bloom began to come off that rose. Much of [...]
The attractiveness of IRA investing may depend upon the age of the investor. Any person may simultaneously be two investors. On the one hand, someone may be purchasing assets with tax-advantaged money (i.e., held within a Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k), health savings account, etc.). On the other, they may be purchasing with personal money [...]
You’ll see opportunities when you know how to read between the lines. You’ve experienced the ups, downs and lateral movements of several economic cycles. One of the lessons that longevity in the market has taught is the need to look at economic cycles dispassionately. Although real estate in the long run is a good bet, [...]
Brokers can add value to a deal by working collaboratively with lenders rather than at odds with them. Private lenders rely on loan brokers for deal flow and assistance in stacking files. But, a broker’s benefits can often be eclipsed by the problems some brokers cause. On one hand, it’s important for a broker to [...]
It separates facts from deliberate misinformation, myths and hype. As legal cannabis becomes increasingly mainstream, research is critical to debunking some of the myths that were advanced to back its banning. How does research add value to a young industry that revolves around a plant shrouded in misinformation? How can research advance the maturity of [...]
Increase your revenue stream by understanding and funding complex deals. Real estate lenders know what they’re doing. They have an eye for a good deal, and they know they can help a borrower make a substantial profit when presented with the right opportunity. But many lenders adhere to a strict set of guidelines that require [...]
Originating loans from a self-directed retirement plan can earn tax-advantaged income for your golden years. Incorporating familiar private lending practices into an individual retirement account (IRA), 401(k) or other tax-advantaged savings vehicles can give you true control over your retirement, while limiting your exposure to undue dangers. The same origination practices you use for your [...]
Your prospective borrower’s creditworthiness is certainly important, but also be sure you have a good understanding of their commitment to risk management. Everyone in the lending industry should be familiar with the “5 C’s of Credit”: character, capacity, capital, collateral and conditions. They are the foundational principles that a prospective borrower’s creditworthiness rest upon. In [...]
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