Bank Failures and Ramifications for the Banking Industry and Investors
News of the failing banks: Credit Suisse, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), plus First Republic and Signature Bank, has sent shockwaves around the globe.
Why Private Mortgage Lending Could Be a Better Way to Invest in Real Estate
Could becoming a private money lender be the most advantageous way to invest in real estate? Many people rightly see both residential and commercial real estate as a tried and trusted investment vehicle. Appreciation tends to assure capital gains and mortgages become cheaper, in real terms, over time. This is because inflation increases rental income while mortgage payments remain approximately the same. Meanwhile, investment properties offer a predictable and reliable ROI – so far, so good.