Real Estate Blogs For Real Estate Investors

Photo by Brendan Stephens on Unsplash Northern Virginia, commonly known as NOVA, is an exceedingly sought-after region within the Commonwealth, due in large-part to its close proximity to Washington D.C., thriving economic landscape, and vibrant communities. Whether you find yourself embarking on the exhilarating journey of purchasing a home for the first time or if […]

The Arbitration Option: Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes Efficiently In the intricate (and sometimes contentious) realm of landlord-tenant relationships, disputes between parties is not uncommon territory. Such disagreements can be about (virtually) anything, from overdue rent to maintenance issues, and occasionally, more bizarre squabbles.  Meanwhile, traditional legal proceedings can be (oh so) time-consuming and expensive, leading to […]

The security of their assets has always been a priority for property owners. The good news is that recent advancements have created a new generation of security technologies that are having an impressive impact on how we protect buildings and their occupants. Innovative technologies are enhancing the safety and security of real-estate investments and promising […]

Mortgage rates are tied to the general level of interest rates across financial markets. Because of changes in the economy and monetary policy set by the government, interest rates go up and down over time. When interest rates move higher, mortgage rates will follow, and vice versa.

Since the real estate bubble burst and lenders began instituting stricter lending policies, investors wholesalers who deal with motivated sellers of distressed properties rely on transactional funding to close the deal. Transactional funding is used when the goal is to resell property to the end buyer immediately after purchase. The process of simultaneous closing is […]

Investing in real estate can be a rewarding, profitable career that if done right can set you and your family up financially for the rest of your lives. It can be tough to get started in real estate if you are coming into it with little capital and experience dealing in the market. There are […]

TOP 7 TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST PROPERTY MLS COMPS! Before you start your real estate rehab it’s important to get a game plan on exactly what and how you will rehab your real estate investment property. Running MLS Comps, studying the sold and active comps, are critical steps in determining the rehab needed for […]

TEMP TO PERM LOANS LOANS So, you found the perfect real estate investment property you want to hold as rental investment. You got a sweet deal on the property, executed the contract, called us at Tidal Loans for a hard money rehab loan. We funded the property fast, closed the loan with no money down, completed all construction […]

HOW TO LINE UP BUYERS FOR YOUR FIX AND FLIP The goal of a fix and flip is to purchase a property and make needed repairs and renovations before reselling the property as quickly as possible. Any delays in the process will decrease the value of your investment due to holding costs such as loan […]

While hard money loans can be used for people will bad, little, or no credit, hard money lenders in Houston can also help investors who want to fix-and-flip a property and need a short-term loan without having to go through the lengthy underwriting process. Instead of going through a traditional bank that relies on credit scores and […]

A lot of myths surrounds hard money loans, and many people who would benefit from a hard money loan are put off by the stigma that surrounds them. Here are six myths about hard money loans. 1.  MYTH: HARD MONEY LOANS ARE RISKY One of the most commonly held beliefs about hard money loans is […]

REAL ESTATE FORMULAS EVERY INVESTOR SHOULD KNOW DEBT SERVICE RATIO 5/28/18 Debt Service Coverage Ratio* (DSCR)* is the amount of cash flow available to meet annual interest and principal payments on debt. =Net Operating Income/Debt Service Example: Noi: $15,000 *Annual Debt Service* $10,000 *Debt Service Ratio*= $15,000/$10,000=1.5 This number is not very important for residential […]

Building your customized dream home puts you in charge of the decisions for every aspect of the process from the walls to the roof shingles. It can be an exciting journey that will create the house that you and your family will enjoy for years or decades to come. Seeking out custom home construction tips […]

Get familiar with the local real estate market before deciding if you should buy. “A fixer-upper is a good buy when you have at least three similar properties that sold in the same subdivision, preferably within the last 90 days and within a quarter-mile radius of the subject property,” said Jesse Anokwuru, a real estate […]