2026 Is the Year to Choose by John Santilli There is a quiet divide opening up in private real estate lending, and most brokers won’t see it until it has already defined their next three years. On one side of the T-chart: brokers who are closing deals, moving volume, and collecting fees. On the...
How LoanBidz is Strengthening the Private Lending Industry by Sarah Downey For many real estate investors, the most overwhelming part of a deal is not the property; it is the financing. Finding the right lender, understanding loan options, navigating requirements, and feeling confident in the...
Applying the Right Products, Processes & Policies to Drive Continued Growth by Carole VanSickle Ellis When Genesis Capital was founded in 2014, it filled a gap in the industry by adding an element of innovation to traditional real estate lending. Joe Bleyle, president at the company, described...
Transforming Lead Generation for Real Estate Investors by HomeVestors® Lead generation remains one of the toughest challenges for real estate investors. HomeVestors®, famously known as the We Buy Ugly Houses® people, has turned this into a competitive advantage through strategic use of artificial...
Navigating the Right Path for Your Portfolio by Tonya Willis and Neal Dunn Real estate investing is never static — it evolves with markets, policies, and personal goals. While the buy-and-hold strategy has long been a cornerstone for building sustainable, long-term wealth, it is not always the...
Why More Real Estate Investors Are Joining HomeVestors® Independent real estate investors are among the hardest-working professionals in the industry. They’re marketing, negotiating, managing contractors, and juggling financing — all while navigating a market that feels more competitive every day....
Whale’s Game-Changing Innovation for Renters and Landlords by Jamie Petraglia The traditional security deposit, a seemingly immutable fixture of the rental market, has long presented a paradox. For renters, it’s a significant upfront financial burden, a sum of money that sits idly, decoupled from...
Helping to Meet the Demand for Market-Rate and Affordable Housing by Stephanie McLane and Justin Askew Transforming untraditional properties into residential spaces is an emerging trend that not only breathes new life into existing structures but also addresses pressing housing needs while...
Integrating Future-Proof Tech in BTR Communities by Sheri Young Built-to-rent (BTR) is a rising housing trend and as demand grows, the appeal is obvious — renters want to live in newly built single-family homes with a yard while also enjoying amenities typically only seen in multi-family or condo...
