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Four things to Know Before Building an ADU on Your Residential Investment Property
Four things to Know Before Building an ADU on Your Residential Investment Property

The local and state government have made it extremely attractive to construct additional dwelling units (ADU’s), also known as Granny Flats, on a property with a single-family residence by loosening the density restrictions. The additional square footage created with an ADU can help increase the...

When Does Using Private Money Make Sense?
When Does Using Private Money Make Sense?

Have you passed up an investment opportunity because private money was expensive and it was your only option for financing? Private money, or hard money financing, is non-conventional financing. The funds are not coming from a federally insured source, as in a bank or credit union. A private...

How to Mitigate the Risks When Investing in Real Estate
How to Mitigate the Risks When Investing in Real Estate

There is no such thing as a “risk-free” real estate investment. With any return, there is risk. Successful real estate investors typically know and understand two essential things: The financial objective or why they are investing in real estate, .i.e., is it for future cash flow, preserve...

How Does Fidelis Generate Such Excellent Returns for our Investors?
How Does Fidelis Generate Such Excellent Returns for our Investors?

In today’s economic environment, there are plenty of investment options, and they all come with some level of risk.  Fidelis Private Fund is a direct portfolio lender specializing in commercial and residential investment real estate loans and offers accredited investors the opportunity to invest...

How do we Perform at an Elite Level?
How do we Perform at an Elite Level?

In real life, we don’t get trophies for merely participating. There are winners and losers, and we all desire to be the winners. However, there are several things we need to do to get there. Going from being average to good to great is impressive, but performing at an elite level is where most...

How are we Wasting Time?
How are we Wasting Time?

Jim Rohn said, “Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.” Making better use of our time also generates freedom and less stress in our lives. There are many ways through better time management we can improve our efficiency and be more...

What is a Fund Control and How does it Mitigate Risk for the Borrower, the Contractor and the Lender?
What is a Fund Control and How does it Mitigate Risk for the Borrower, the Contractor and the Lender?

Fund control plays a vital role in mitigating risk for all parties involved in the construction project. A construction fund control is a process where a third party manages the proper funding of the project. They verify the construction budget, draw documentation, and work progress, to help...

Traits I see in Successful Real Estate Brokers
Traits I see in Successful Real Estate Brokers

I have been in real estate financing business for over 30 years. I consistently work with real estate brokers to finance the investment property transactions that come my way. It’s incredibly important how a broker conducts business and treats people. The right real estate broker can make...

What Makes a Mortgage Fund Like Fidelis a Hedge Against Inflation?
What Makes a Mortgage Fund Like Fidelis a Hedge Against Inflation?

There are numerous benefits to investing in a mortgage fund. Click here for a list of benefits. However, one benefit not often talked about is a hedge against inflation. In the last year, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the government injected over 2.5 trillion dollars into the US economy. These...

A Simple Formula to Determine When is the Best Time to Refinance
A Simple Formula to Determine When is the Best Time to Refinance

At what point do you decide to refinance a loan based on the interest rate? A question most of us have been asking, given the low-interest-rate environment we have been in for a while. Making the right decision to refinance can save you money, but if not done at the appreciate time and for the...

How to Choose the Right Employee or Business Partner?
How to Choose the Right Employee or Business Partner?

Choosing the right employee or business partner can make an enormous impact on whether you prosper or flounder as a business owner. Often when employers look to hire someone, or when entrepreneurs want to find a business partner, in their search, they often miss certain character traits in a...

What are Key Factors & Questions to Ask in Structuring the Right Real Estate Loan Terms?
What are Key Factors & Questions to Ask in Structuring the Right Real Estate Loan Terms?

A great deal of money can be saved by structuring the right loan terms on your real estate transaction. It is the opportunity cost of making the right decision where the money is saved. When choosing the right real estate loan terms, it’s not all about the lowest interest rate. It’s wise not to...

What do I see on the Horizon for San Diego Real Estate?
What do I see on the Horizon for San Diego Real Estate?

What I currently see on the horizon for San Diego real estate is based on information I receive from conversations with real estate owners, lenders, borrowers, buyers, and sellers in the San Diego market. This provides valuable information as to what changes are developing.