Weekly insights Over the last month, we have seen an increase in the execution of the BRRRR strategy. Now admittedly, some of this execution is due to necessity and not hitting the desired sales price, but nonetheless, it is still an effective exit… even in this market. As properties bought late last year and earlier this year are coming to completion, investors are finding that their underwritten values have stayed stagnant or even dropped some percentage. Instead of accepting the loss, they are holding and cash flowing on a property that they plan to sell in 5 to 10 years. This is an excel ..read more

Weekly insights Over the last month, there have been a lot of investors taking summer vacations before the school year and structured life begins again. This lull has allowed investors to take a wait-and-see approach, as Jerome Powell and his band of Fed policymakers decide on the future direction of interest rates. Prevailing sentiments remain optimistic as investors are prepared to jump back into deal-making regardless of the direction of rates, pointing to the strength of local markets in spite of the highest rates we have seen in decades. I believe this optimism will continue to produce s ..read more

Weekly insights Over the last month, you may have heard crowdfunding mentioned in the news, and certainly not in the best light. Two popular investment platforms, CrowdStreet and PeerStreet made headlines for separate reasons, illustrating why fund investors need to strongly understand how their funds are being invested. So what’s the takeaway here? Analyzing upside reward and downside risk by underwriting both the deal itself and the operator is critical in protecting your investments. The most common problem I saw last week was missed opportunities. When there ..read more

Weekly insights Over the last month, I’ve seen investors who had hit pause on finding new projects late last year begin to start spinning things up again. This tells me both consumers and investors are accepting these markets as our “new normal.” The most common problem I am seeing right now with projects is developers not hitting their desired ARVs. No matter the rate environment, it is key to have multiple exit strategies. One thought from a conversation last week: When a project is stuck in the mud, I want people to feel comfortable asking us for help. Often times we can make an introducti ..read more

Inside the Project: Alexandria, VA Pop-Top   This modern architectural beauty started off as a quaint all-brick ranch house in the Wellington Estates neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. This property was in good condition but was significantly undersized for the neighborhood. Our borrower secured a Fix and Flip Loan to finance both the acquisition and significant renovation costs for this “pop-top” project. Let’s dive deeper into this project to see how our borrower executed it effectively. Quick Project Stats:   Project type: Pop-Top Renovation As-Is:  Brick Ranch House 4 bed ..read more

Inside the Project: Washington, DC Multifamily Infill   This new construction condo building started off as an empty lot between two multifamily buildings in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. At first glance this property appeared to be a simple alleyway, but it had a prime location and dimensions for an investor to build on. Our borrower secured a Refinancing Loan to take the place of the loan they used to acquire the property and to cover construction costs throughout the project. Let’s dive deeper into this project to see how our borrower executed it effectivel ..read more

The pandemic-era hot market has finally cooled off in the majority of markets across the US – but there are other factors like the inventory shortage that are adding some interesting dynamics to the market. We may not be economists but we love digging into the data, so let’s take a look at what best practices make sense at the end of Q3 of 2022 given current trends and stats. Indicators of Market Cooldowns Interest Rates Are at a High In September 2022, the Federal Reserve enacted another interest rate hike of 75 basis points in a continued effort to curb runaway inflation. According to Bank ..read more

It’s no secret that the real estate market is shifting – both for investors and traditional buyers. We’re not economists, nor do we have a crystal ball, but let’s take a look at what best practices make sense at the midpoint of 2022 given current trends and historical data. Economic Indicators of the Shifting Market Interest Rates Increases for Buyers In July 2022, the Federal Reserve enacted its second consecutive interest rate hike of 75 basis points in an effort to curb runaway inflation. The first hike took place in March, marking the first increase since 2018 according to The Balance. Wh ..read more

  2815 Hartland Rd #200,  Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 348-0549   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Forbes Business Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders Falls Church, Virginia (April 19th, 2022) — Giselle Bonzi, President of Washington Capital Partners, a private lending company operating in the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland area, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. Giselle was vetted and selected by a review comm ..read more

  2815 Hartland Rd #200,  Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 348-0549   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Forbes Business Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders Falls Church, Virginia (April 19th, 2022) — Giselle Bonzi, President of Washington Capital Partners, a private lending company operating in the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland area, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. Giselle was vetted and selected by a review comm ..read more