Rehabbing a house is one of the most popular exit strategies in real estate investing. Real estate investors of all backgrounds and starting points have come to know the benefits of real estate rehabs. To start rehabbing houses, carefully lay out your goals and identify which rehab type best aligns with your situation. Learn the … Read more

Fixing and flipping houses is a fascinating business. By establishing this new venture, you may be able to substantially increase your income-not to mention you’ll also develop investments that will allow you to reach financial freedom. By following this fix and flip guide, you may be able to engage in more effective investments. 1. Understand … Read more

by Tom Berry Over the last year, we have seen a massive increase in interest rates on DSCR loans. DSCR stands for debt service coverage ratio and is one way the lender analyzes a loan. Real estate investors use DSCR loans to build a rental portfolio. Credit score, experience, loan-to-value, and asset type are other … Read more

First-time real estate investors should keep in mind that it’s not a sprint, but a marathon. No one can expect to succeed right away. Be patient, do your homework and consider the long-term payoff when you make the jump into investing. In the video below Natalie Larson, CSR Manager of Investor Loan Source, shares tips … Read more

The key to investing in real estate is first determining what type of real estate investment is suitable for your portfolio. There are different types to consider, each with unique benefits and profitability. To help you decide which investment to pursue, we have outlined a few options for real estate investors. Residential Real Estate Residential … Read more

Due diligence is an integral part of any real estate investment. Performing due diligence ensures real estate investors know exactly what they’re in for with a property. Buying a property can be costly. The correct information is essential when making an important decision.  In simple form, due diligence involves the examination of every aspect of … Read more

Tom Berry, Co-Founder and CEO of Investor Loan Source, recently shared his thoughts on the power of self-discipline. He shares tips and stories to help real estate investors make better decisions when it comes to purchasing investment properties. Click the video below to view the entire presentation. Investor Loan Source, a private money lending company, … Read more

A knowledgeable contractor’s help can enormously help organize a flipping project and provide insight into what is possible with a property. A contractor may guide real estate investors with what type of changes they want to make and if they will be helpful or damaging. Additionally, a contractor will help investors oversee the home renovation … Read more

Finding house to flip can be difficult. But that doesn’t mean you should jump at the first opportunity you come across. An investor needs to know how to choose the right property. In this article, we will explain a three steps that may be used to evaluate a fix-and-flip project. Evaluating a Home’s Interior Walk … Read more

Your first real estate investment will be a learning process. While you may make a few mistakes along the way, educating yourself may help you avoid some common pitfalls. From misjudging resale or rent value to not doing proper due diligence, new real estate investors are at risk of losing serious cash if they’re not careful. … Read more

Despite the excitement of closing a real estate deal, the process isn’t always simple and straightforward. In fact, there are a large number of investors who are eager to close a deal for the first time but don’t quite know how to. In the video below Tom Berry, Co-founder and CEO of Investor Loan Source, … Read more

Homeowners usually buy houses based on the price-per-square-foot, but real estate investors think a little differently.  When it comes to purchasing property, real estate investors are interested in the potential cash flow a property may generate. A popular tool used to evaluate profitability is called a rent roll. A rent roll is a consolidated report … Read more

Tom Berry, Co-founder and CEO of Investor Loan Source, appeared on the Real Estate Power Play Podcast. He shared his thoughts on the current market and gave advice to real estate investors. Investor Loan Source, a private money lending company, provides high-quality investment property loans to private real estate investors at the lowest costs possible. … Read more

A buy box is a tool real estate investors use to determine the types of properties they want to purchase. The buy box is usually broken down into columns and details the criteria a property must meet to be considered for purchase. This tool helps real estate investors focus on their goals when analyzing potential … Read more

Investor Loan Source offers short-term purchase loans to real estate investors. Finding a lender that understands the value of a fix & flip property is very important. A fix & flip loan can provide the cash you need to grow your real estate portfolio. Click the video below to hear Tom Berry explain how valuable … Read more