by Gina Lambis, Phat Chau, & Adriana Popa How quickly can you fund? As members of the Bridge funding team, this is the #1 question we hear from our existing credit line borrowers. While there are several factors, seen and unforeseen, that make funding in a timely fashion challenging, there are…
There is more to residential real estate investing then one’s local neighborhood. Savvy investors are often more inclined to seek investment opportunities outside of their current state of residence for a number of reasons. To some, there might be a shortage of inventory in the marketplace. But to the keen…
by Dennis Spivey, VP As the US real estate market continues to recover from the financial crisis of the mid 2000’s, there has been a noticeable flow of capital moving back into residential investment opportunities. From the fix-and-flip model, to the long-term rental/hold strategy, we’ve seen a steady return to…
by Tim Leber, Relationship Manager In today’s increasingly competitive brokerage environment, is there an asset class that mortgage brokers and investment sales professionals can turn to find full fees and a more simplified process? The answer is yes, but it might not be the easiest to grasp for sophisticated and…
We’re likely all familiar with old adages like “think outside the box,” “imagine yourself in their shoes,” and “no need to reinvent the wheel.” Over-used and cliché, the underlying truths of these words of wisdom is often lost. Now seemingly reserved for the majority of marketing campaigns, these commonplace phrases…
Someone once asked legendary bank robber Willie Sutton why he robbed banks. It was a simple answer. “Because that’s where the money is.” I use that line often to explain why I became a real estate developer and a real estate investor. That’s where the money is. If you work…
by Ian Hardcastle, Relationship Manager How fast can you close? As relationship managers, this is one of the most frequently asked questions that our borrowers ask – and we understand why. Timing is everything in real estate investing, and the speed in which a borrower can access capital is a…
Residential real estate investing can be a lucrative business for those who master the tricks of the trade. In fact, savvy investors are often capable of doubling their investments within months, rather than years, through activities such as house flipping. It takes determination, preparation, hard work, experience, a bit of…
While the old adage reminds us, “cash is king”, savvy investors across all asset classes have grown and continue to grow their portfolios using a variety of investment strategies and financial instruments outside the almighty dollar. Cash may be king, but leverage can be applied to build and expand the…
On a clear and sunny day, your tenant decides to hit you with a 30-day notice of intent to move out. Just like that, the sky is overcast. Luckily, as a well-prepared manager or landlord, you are ready to face these type of challenges. Undoubtedly, there will be many things…
