PUBLISHER R. Michael Wrenn
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TIME CHALLENGE The future continues to arrive faster, and that is certainly true for crowdfunded real estate. MATTER OF TIME (SAVING) Technology must be a core competency for lenders, as consumers demand speed, accuracy and transparency. TRANSFORMATION UNDERWAY The hard money industry is changing quickly, and that change is good for you, the investor. HOW TO EVALUATE A HARD MONEY LENDER Answers to commonly asked questions about the particulars of hard money lending. DEBT OR EQUITY? THAT IS THE QUESTION The way you structure financing for your fix-and-flip can have a big impact on your net profit. ZOMBIE ‘CURE’? New York Assembly’s solution to “zombie foreclosures” bears watching by lenders, investors nationwide. BUILDING YOUR OWN PRIVATE LENDING FIRM Now is a great time to get into the hard money lending business. THE KEY TO THE BUSINESS After Repair Value is a wise choice for properly valuing the asset against which you are lending. THE PROMISE OF PRIVATE LENDING The industry’s challenge is to build confidence and gain investors’ trust in the process and players.
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