Private Money Blog Posts

Feb 24, 2025Feb 24, 2025 Scott Trench

Debt Fund Investing 101

There is a rising interest (pun intended) among investors about the returns offered by debt funds, so I thought I’d write an introduction to approaching investment in a private credit…

Jun 17, 2024Aug 03, 2024 Robin Simon

What Are Current DSCR Loan Rates? Key Market Movers and How to Track Rates

DSCR loans have moved at unprecedented rates. Real estate investors navigating the challenging market of 2024—with mortgage rates still at elevated levels—are at an advantage.

Nov 27, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Ana Gotter

7 of the Best Alternative Real Estate Investing Strategies

When it comes to real estate, there are a few go-to routes that many investors are typically drawn to. Flipping homes for resale is one. Obtaining and managing a rental…

Nov 27, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Beth Johnson

Private Lending or Landlording: What Makes More Sense Right Now?

With interest rates as high as they are, is now the time to enter the market as a private lender? Here's what you need to know.

Sep 09, 2023Feb 26, 2024 Scott Gibson

How to Become a Hard Money Lender (And Build Wealth Today)

Hard money lending can be an excellent way for real estate investors to build wealth.

May 18, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Deanna Lubin

10 Important Terms To Know When Applying For A Hard Money Loan

Applying for a loan? These 10 terms will be useful to know when you start your negotiations.

Apr 23, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Deanna Lubin

FICO Scores And Hard Money Loans: Why They Go Hand In Hand

Good credit is a gateway to many great things, but how high does your score need to be to qualify for a hard money loan?

Dec 21, 2022Feb 13, 2024 Kevin Hill

Earning Double Digit Returns Through Private Lending: Pitfalls, Potential, and Passive Opportunities

This article is presented by Aloha Capital. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. More and more real estate investors are exploring what it might look like to be on the other…

Nov 01, 2022Feb 14, 2024 Beth Johnson

Do You Know Where Your Money Is Coming From? Navigating Today’s Lending Market

There is no doubt that the real estate market has been a wild ride since the pandemic changed the normal course of our lives over two years ago. Lending did…

Aug 16, 2022Feb 17, 2024 Beth Johnson

Loans Gone Wild: Turning a Private Loan Into a Profitable Flip After Foreclosure

I’m sure you’ve heard the nightmares of borrowers defaulting on their loans and everything going as bad as possible. Every lender fears the defaulted loan scenario because we’ve been trained…

Jul 15, 2022Feb 13, 2024 Beth Johnson

Private Money Lending: What Investors Need to Know

Private money lending is an alternative to active real estate investing that requires more hands-on involvement—and the potential return on investment (ROI) can be exceptional.

Jun 09, 2021Feb 13, 2024 Ann Bellamy

Hard Money vs. Private Money: Choosing the Best Creative Financing Solution for You

If you're seeking creative ways to finance your next investment property, you've likely debated hard money vs private money. The topics of hard money and private money can be pretty…

Dec 23, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Sterling White

Syndication 101: How to Present a Deal To Investors

Do you have a great real estate deal but not enough cash on hand? Present this information to potential investors to get their buy-in.