The post The Peak of Private Lending: Exploring Growth, Sacrifice, and Success from Constructive Capital President, Ben Fertig (AUDIO ONLY) appeared first on Think Realty. There are a lot of question marks surrounding the lending industry and current market, so Eddie sat down with Ben Fertig, President at Constructive Capital, to chat about all things currently happening in the lending space. They chat about legislation being passed, if the gaps in the conventional lending space is what is clearing the way for private lending industry to grow and allowing more capital come in, and if the play ..read more

The post The Remote Work Revolution appeared first on Think Realty. 
Flexible work arrangements are reshaping real estate markets. It’s hard to overstate how much remote work could reshape real estate markets. In a recent panel at Columbia University, one expert compared remote work during the pandemic to the Bolshevik Revolution. Another said that this is the first time employees haven’t had to physically live near their places of work. Their concerns aren’t as hyperbolic as they sound. A recent McKinsey study estimated that demand for office and retail space could fall up to 38% by 2030. Tha ..read more

The post 5 Real Estate Investment Trends for 2024
 appeared first on Think Realty. Despite the challenges ahead, making informed decisions can lead to good returns in 2024. In the dynamic landscape of real estate investing, 2024 presents both challenges and opportunities. Despite economic uncertainties like surging mortgage rates, fluctuating housing prices, and low inventory, the real estate market remains a gateway for first-time and small-scale investors to build generational wealth and contribute to local community revitalization. Charles Goodwin, a seasoned single-family rental investor a ..read more

The post Correction Cascade appeared first on Think Realty. When will home prices realign with income levels? Since 2021, home prices are sharply higher in every market across the country—so much higher that they’ll have to come back down. Home prices can be out of line with local incomes for a while, as they are right now, but not for long. During the last 50 years, they’ve always come back in line with income levels. But when exactly will that happen? And which markets are at greatest risk? Local price bubbles usually end when the local economy, whose rapid growth started the bubble in the f ..read more

The post Reasons Why Spring is the Time for Buying and Selling Rental Property appeared first on Think Realty. The arrival of spring, with its warmer temperatures and beautiful blooms, coincides with an increase in rental market activity. Part of the reason for this increase is due to tenant preferences. But for rental property investors, there are other key reasons why spring is a prime time for buying and selling rental property. As rental market activity ramps up, investors can capitalize on this advantageous season to locate new markets, locate bargain properties, and set themselves up for ..read more

The post Case Study: How Lima One Capital Achieved Improved Borrower Experience Adopting Elphi’s Loan Origination System appeared first on Think Realty. About Lima One Capital: Lima One Capital is recognized in private lending as the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors. With a focus on providing Fix&Flip, Ground Up New Construction, Rental (DSCR), and Multifamily loan programs, Lima One Capital has originated approximately $10 billion in loans funded and more than 28,000 projects financed. The Challenge Faced by Lima One Capital: Lima One Capital faced challenges in finding a ..read more

The post The Advantage of Working Interest Investments appeared first on Think Realty. Making a working interest investment in the oil and gas sector has its advantages. Most investors understand the value of diversifying their portfolios. Alongside traditional investments, there are some alternative investment options worth considering. One of those is a working interest investment. Making a working interest investment in the oil and gas sector can offer several potential advantages to investors who are not averse to some risk. Potential for High Returns Oil and gas investments can potentiall ..read more

The post +Workshop: Interest Rates and What Influences Them Part I appeared first on Think Realty. To enjoy this content, you must have a Think Realty+ Membership.SIGN UP FOR YOUR Think Realty+ ACCOUNT NOW Already have a Think Realty+ account? Login below! Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password The post +Workshop: Interest Rates and What Influences Them Part I appeared first on Think Realty ..read more

The post +Workshop: Get Prime +1%, Business Credit Lines With No Collateral appeared first on Think Realty. To enjoy this content, you must have a Think Realty+ Membership.SIGN UP FOR YOUR Think Realty+ ACCOUNT NOW Already have a Think Realty+ account? Login below! Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password The post +Workshop: Get Prime +1%, Business Credit Lines With No Collateral appeared first on Think Realty ..read more

The post Falling Prices Won’t Stop Local Investors appeared first on Think Realty. More local investors expect a price correction in 2024. They’re still buying. An increasing number of local real estate investors buying distressed properties on Auction.com expect home prices and rents to fall in 2024, but most still plan to bid at least as aggressively at auction as they did in 2023, given stubbornly low housing inventory. Forty percent of more than 400 Auction.com buyers surveyed in January said they expect home prices to decrease in 2024 in the markets where they operate. That was up from 32 ..read more