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How to Talk to Lenders When Rates Are Over 7%
How to Talk to Lenders When Rates Are Over 7% When 7%+ rates are the norm, conversations with lenders matter more than ever. The days of historically low interest rates are in the rearview mirror, and today’s...
What a Section 8 Cap Could Mean for Residents and Investors
What a Section 8 Cap Could Mean for Residents and Investors You’ve probably seen or heard the chatter that rental assistance programs could be capped after two years. As of summer 2025, that two-year cap is...
From Risk Taker to Real Estate Mentor: The Story Behind Coastal Equity Group
From Risk Taker to Real Estate Mentor: The Story Behind Coastal Equity Group Before Coastal Equity Group became a trusted name among Southeastern investors, it started with one bold move and a $600 down...
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Real Estate Investors, Landlords, and Airbnb Hosts
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Real Estate Investors, Landlords, and Airbnb Hosts There’s nothing subtle about it, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is bold, controversial, and packed with changes...
Deals Don’t Just Fall From the Sky: How Investors Are Finding Properties
Deals Don’t Just Fall From the Sky: How Investors Are Finding Properties In today’s real estate market, finding the right investment property can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But here's the...
DeSantis Tax Update: Potential $1,000 Rebate in 2025
Could Florida Really Eliminate Property Taxes? Here’s What We Know So Far Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a reform that could change the way Floridians pay for their homes... or more accurately,...
Loan Running Long? What to Do When Your Private Loan Goes Over Term
Loan Running Long? Here’s What to Do When Your Private Loan Goes Over Term Because real estate doesn’t always stick to a schedule. So… Your Loan Term Is Up—Now What? If you’re a real estate investor,...
Trust vs. Terms: Choosing the Right Private Lender Partner
In the world of private lending, it’s tempting to think the best deal is always the one with the lowest rate. But if you've been in the game long enough, you know that’s rarely true. Deals don't fall apart...
5 Red Flags When Choosing a Private Lender
Avoiding Scams, Stress & Rookie Mistakes in Real Estate Investing Private lending can be a powerful tool in your real estate investing journey but not all lenders are created equal. While there are many...
7 Questions To Find Out If Your Lender Can Actually Fund Your Deal
Finding a lender isn’t difficult. Finding the right lender? That’s where things get tricky. We’ve seen it all: investors scrambling to close, deals falling through last minute because funding wasn’t really...