By Rick Tobin Are we currently experiencing the best economic boom ever with all-time record high stock and real estate prices? Or are more investors moving their weakening dollars into hard assets like real estate, partly as a hedge against skyrocketing inflation trends? Can Quantitative Easing ever end, or have the Federal Reserve and US Treasury created a seemingly infinite hyperinflationary spiral? Home values have never been higher in many U.S. regions than what we’ve all seen here in 2024. The Dow Jones index also recently reached an all-time peak high of 40,000 and the NASDAQ surpassed ..read more

By Dan Harkey Educator & Private Money Finance Consultant 949 533 8315 dan@danharkey.com Visit my website at danharkey.com Introduction: “Private money, hard money, and bridge loans” are used interchangeably: These loans refer to alternative lending sources separate and distinct from banks and institutional lending. One or more private investors/lenders fund each loan. Pools of investment capital accumulated with many private parties are also frequently used to finance private money loans. A sponsor/manager will be formed for pooled entities to fund many loans and manage the servicing. Pri ..read more

“Hospitality-infused” office building at 2nd & Adams in Cherry Creek predicted to be 70 percent leased at the start of construction Cherry Creek North, CO (May 2024) – Magnetic Capital is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony (please see invitation in email for details) for Cherry Creek’s newest office building, located at 2nd & Adams. The 100,000 square foot, “hospitality-infused” building is expected to be 70 percent leased at the start of construction, including a 30,000 square foot lease to Bow River Capital. article continues after advertisement “We’re very excited to ann ..read more

By Hugh Zaretsky Real estate investing is an extremely powerful tool for building short-term and generational wealth. This includes offering a route to financial freedom while delivering passive income. However, navigating this path successfully requires awareness of common pitfalls that can thwart even the most well-intentioned investors. With a diverse portfolio that spans from $40,000 single-family homes to million-dollar properties, I’ve gleaned valuable insights on effective strategies and mistakes to avoid. Here’s a detailed look at the smart ways to invest in real estate and the top fiv ..read more

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By Dan Harkey Educator and Private Money Finance Consultant 949 533 8315 dan@danharkey.com Visit www.danharkey.com Introduction: The following is an example sequence of questions that loan agents can use to obtain the information from the borrower. These are suggested. Each loan agent may set up their questioning sequence, which will vary but accomplish the same result. Conversations with borrowers may be fluid and take the loan agent into complex life stories to obtain intended information. I often pause to let them talk because I know they are upset, not about me but their life circumstances ..read more

By Joe Arias Investing in real estate is a skill that can be developed over time. However, the skill of real estate investing is composed of sub-skills and traits that add up into the overarching experience and know-how on how to invest in real estate. By understanding the keys of what makes a good real estate investor, you can make the adjustments needed to also become a good real estate investor. The good news is that none of the skills or traits needed to become a successful real estate investor require anything that you wouldn’t have access to. article continues after advertisement D ..read more

By Tamera Aragon “Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.” The Bible – Ecclesiastes 11:2 This is good advice as long as you don’t get so spread out that you are doing too many things but nothing with success. It’s important we understand the fine line between focusing on one real estate niche without putting all your eggs in one basket, (so to speak). To simplify the terms of real estate investing, there are really only three ways for investors to make money in real estate: Real Estate Appreciation and Equity Cash flow whil ..read more

Date and time Saturday, August 3 · 9am – 5pm PDT Location Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles Westside 5990 Green Valley Circle Culver City, CA 90230 United States Discover the Latest Insight, News and Investment Strategies at Realty411’s Real Estate Investor Summit in Southern California – Network with Sophisticated Investors. Tickets for Realty411’s new in-person investor summit in Southern California are now available. Our special one-day conference will host incredible educators from around the country, who are ready to share their valuable insight with our guests. Since 2007, Realty411 h ..read more

By Tamera Aragon An absentee owner is an owner that does not live in/on their property; most absentee owners utilize the services of property management companies to take care of their properties for rent. These types of owners, can turn out to motivated sellers and are the most obvious. A lot of the time, they are also the most overlooked motivated sellers on the planet. article continues after advertisement Why this is a good niche to consider? It is an untapped market. Most investors don’t realize the impact that marketing to this group of prospects can have on your real estate business ..read more