It’s rare, especially on Scout, but it’s possible you might come across a loan shark. Loan sharks can make your life a living nightmare in the worst of cases. Spotting these loan sharks early and avoiding them will help ensure your real estate venture is as successful as possible. What to look out for: Interest […]
by Nima Akbari
Now that you’ve made your listing on Scout, you’ve been contacted by many lenders who think they can fund your project. How do you know which lender is right for you? Here are some questions that can guide you to your best option. Do you lend for owner-occupied properties? If you’re hoping to use a […]
by Nima Akbari
If you’re planning to be a landlord, you’re probably wondering how to make sure that your future tenants will pay rents on time and take good care of your property. Or instead, you’ve had bad tenants and want to learn how to make sure you never experience a bad tenant again. Either way, your tenants […]
by Ethan Bazargan
Just like every other business venture, investing in real estate, whether a complementary income stream or a full-time job, has many risks associated. While the general trend of property is that it generally increases in value over time, real estate investing often has very limited short-term returns and requires intensive capital to begin. At the […]
by Ethan Bazargan
Okay, so you came on Scout, made a property listing and now have some interested parties that want to fund your property. Nervous? Don’t be. Here is a set of tips to ensure sure you have a solid plan to make you and your lender profit. 1. Know how hard money works. Hard money […]
by Nima Akbari
Should I set up a holdings company to invest in rental properties? Chances are, if you’re building your rental property portfolio, you’ve probably begun questioning whether or not you need to start a holding company. Creating a holding company can bring a number of benefits, including advantages with tax, liability, and increasing the value of […]
by Ethan Bazargan
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