All Forum Posts by: Allen Clark

I'd like to educate myself on real estate investing from the other side of the equation; lending some of my cash for real estate.  Most of the sites I find on the web are from the other direction.  They explain the process of securing hard or private loans as a real estate investor.  So my question in this post is two part: (1) what vehicles exist for me to lend money to be used in real estate and achieve a decent return on investment and (2) What are some basic resources I can look at to educate myself on this topic?

1) Investment Vehicles

I've heard of several options but don't know much about any of them. Syndication loans, online lending platforms, reits.  A few years ago I found a construction loan for a large apartment complex in Phoenix that was offering about 6% return.  Are there other options I am not thinking of?  What are some pros/cons to each?

2) Educational Resources

How can I educate myself on this topic?  What are the FCC regulations I should be aware of?  What are some sales-pitch dangers that newly accredited investors should be wary of?  Is there a good overview post on the blog?

Thanks!