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Geotechnical engineer testing soil on construction site

What is Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical engineering, also known as geotechnics, soil testing, or soil analysis, is the evaluation of the earth’s components before starting a construction project. Most examinations include surface and subsurface exploration, soil sampling, and laboratory analysis. Significance with large construction projects The characteristics and quality of your soil play a vital...

Geotechnical engineering, also known as geotechnics, soil testing, or soil analysis, is the evaluation of...

buildings that were built with a direct lender

Mortgage Broker vs Direct Lender

You’re in the market for an investment property and you’ve found a viable project, and your next step is securing a loan. For some, this is the most stressful step. You want to ensure your finances are in shape and examine your credit score before deciding where to apply for...

You’re in the market for an investment property and you’ve found a viable project, and...

Exit strategy used with a type of bridge loan

Which hard money loan is right for your project?

Which hard money loan is right for your project? Not all projects are the same, and therefore not all projects need the same type of funding. When it comes to financing your real estate project it’s important to find the right loan solution for your needs–and it’s always helpful to...

Which hard money loan is right for your project? Not all projects are the same,...

What Are Bridge Loans?

Bridge loans are a fantastic way to move from one investment to another. They are typically used to bridge the gap between one obligation to the next and are popular among business owners and real estate investors. Companies use bridge loans to cover expenses while waiting for long-term financing options....

Bridge loans are a fantastic way to move from one investment to another. They are...

What A Lender Looks For In A Bridge Loan Borrower

Bridge loans are often taken out in order to buy another property while they wait for an existing property to sell. Bridge loans obviously don’t come without a risk, but they’re an excellent way to, as the name implies, bridge the gap between the transition of two or more properties....

Bridge loans are often taken out in order to buy another property while they wait...

What is hard money lending?

Let’s break down hard money lending in detail. We suppose the best way to introduce this topic is to start with the basics. What is a hard money lender and why do they matter? For starters, private lenders aren’t banks. A hard money lender is a non-institutional company (or individual)...

Let’s break down hard money lending in detail. We suppose the best way to introduce...

What Is PropTech and How Is It Impacting the Multifamily Industry

Many of us could not imagine a single day—or even minute—without checking our phones. We’ve become so addicted to Facebook, Twitter, and email that we put every detail of our lives on social media. How does this impact the multifamily industry? Real estate touches everything we do. It’s the economics...

Many of us could not imagine a single day—or even minute—without checking our phones. We’ve...

Fix and Flip Loans

Many investors are turning to property flipping in order to reach their profit goals. While fixing and flipping can be a lucrative source of income, there are some considerations to keep in mind. For example, the way you obtain your funding. What Is Fixing and Flipping? Fix and flip loans...

Many investors are turning to property flipping in order to reach their profit goals. While...

Hard Money Lending vs Traditional Lending

Let’s compare private lending with traditional to determine what may work for your situation. The needs of a commercial real estate investor are not always met with traditional lending options. This is where hard money lending comes in. Also called private money lending, the loan is judged by the real...

Let’s compare private lending with traditional to determine what may work for your situation. The...

Invesment property loan funded by Broadmark Realty Capital

Are Hard Money Lenders Legal, Regulated and Safe

Hard money loans are a type of asset-based loan financing which is usually applied for through private lenders. Typically, lenders are more interested in your credit score than anything when examining your ability to repay a loan. If you have a good credit history and you can show that you’re...

Hard money loans are a type of asset-based loan financing which is usually applied for...

Top 4 Hard Money Exit Strategies

No successful investor enters the market without forming an efficient business plan – and having an exit strategy in mind before purchasing any investment property is a key part of that plan. What is an Exit strategy? As the name suggests, a real estate exit strategy is a plan in...

No successful investor enters the market without forming an efficient business plan – and having...

5 Qualities To Look For In A Private Lender

When looking to fund a commercial project, bank loans are a slow and painful process. This is why many people turn to private lenders instead. The loans are approved much more quickly, they’re willing to take on riskier projects due to the asset-based lending format, and you get to build...

When looking to fund a commercial project, bank loans are a slow and painful process....