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Key Qualities of an Inferior Commercial Loan Broker, Part 2

June 21, 2015

In the previous blog, we covered some key characteristics of a commercial loan broker who does inferior work. This can include a direct lender too. In the blog were several negative characteristics to stay away from including: A commercial broker asking for upfront fees unless it was a project of great complexity – like a New York skyscraper, the lender refusing to give you some of his customers to talk to as references, and getting an inexperienced lender.

This week we include 4 more key characteristics of a poor commercial loan broker, or direct lender.

Where to Find Information on Apartment Real-Estate, Part 2

April 08, 2015

Investors who are looking for multifamily properties to invest in for a particular city need to know not only about apartment complexes that are available to purchase in that city, but also know about how well the multifamily market is doing in that city.

The purpose of this blog is to give you resources to help you locate multifamily properties to purchase in a particular city as well as give you information on how well the market is doing in that particular city.

Apartment Financing: Where to Find Information on Apartment Real-Estate

March 30, 2015

Investors who are looking for multifamily properties to invest in for a particular city need to know not only about apartment complexes that are available to purchase in that city, but also know about how well the multifamily market is doing in that city.

The purpose of this blog is to give you resources to help you locate multifamily properties to purchase in a particular city as well as give you information on how well the market is doing in that particular city.

Graduating from Residential to Commercial Realty Investment, Are You Ready?

March 11, 2015

From time to time, people who are not experienced commercial realty investors call us wanting to get a commercial loan (multifamily or other type), and yet they do not qualify. However, they could qualify for a residential property loan.

How do you know if you are ready to move from residential realty investment to commercial realty investment? There are a number of factors.

What Are Some Qualities of an Inferior Commercial Loan Broker? (Part 2)

October 28, 2014

When working with a commercial loan broker, it is important to know what to look for in not only a very good commercial loan broker, but also an inferior commercial loan broker. Recently I posted on the subject, “What Are Some Qualities of an Inferior Commercial Loan Broker?” This week I’m posting part 2.

As a summary of part 1, be very suspicious of a commercial loan broker who asks for upfront fees. The exception would be an enormous commercial real estate project, but be sure to do very thorough due diligence on the commercial loan broker anyway.

What Are the Qualities of a Superior Apartment Commercial Loan Broker? (Part 2)

October 23, 2014

Welcome to “What Are the Qualities of a Superior Apartment Commercial Loan Broker (Part 2)” Actually last week our blog title was about apartment loan brokers. I decided to include all commercial brokers. The qualities of a good commercial loan broker are almost synonymous to those of a good apartment loan broker.

In last week’s blog, three points were covered: