June 19, 2015

As construction for single family homes continues to increase more and more, small builders are looking for funding sources. These builders are finding it difficult to find spec construction loan programs. There are a handful of traditional banks that have begun to fund these types of construction loans. However, it is still very difficult to

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June 19, 2015

Hard money rehab lenders like SFR Ventures Inc. closely examine your projected budget. Be precise. Make sure you understand how much each portion of the renovation will cost.  When you calculate your budget, include a line for contingency money. Contingency money is extra funding for emergencies, cost overruns, and unexpected repairs. Because construction and rehab

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June 18, 2015

Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons You’ve found the house of your dreams at a price you can afford. There’s only one problem: it needs a little (or a lot) of work before you can move in. Many banks won’t finance houses that aren’t up to code or that need major repairs. If your property is in

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June 18, 2015

NEED CAPITAL FOR YOUR NEXT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT? We lend based on the after-improved value of your project! SFR Ventures, INC offers private money construction loans for people just like you. At SFR Ventures, we don’t follow traditional lending guidelines. We follow a “make sense” equity-based guideline that focuses on the after-improvement value of your

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June 17, 2015

Image Source:Tiaa Monto on Wikimedia Commons What is an Owner-Builder Spec Construction Loan? An owner-builder is a property owner who serves as his own general contractor for a real estate investment project. An owner-builder spec construction loan differs from a typical spec construction loan because when the property owner serves as the contractor he introduces an extra

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June 11, 2015

Photo Source: Samuel Wantman on Wikimedia Commons. If you’re a fan of real estate-based reality TV, you’ve probably seen shows like Rehab Addict, Flipping Vegas, and Flip This House. These shows make an important point. Sometimes, the best deals on the market are houses that aren’t ‘turn-key.’ A renovation can turn a house that begins

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