The following is a post written by Luke Babich, a guest contributor to the DealCheck blog. Purchasing a second home is a great way to start investing in real estate. Whether you're using it as a vacation home, a seasonal Airbnb, or just a property to flip, a second...
DealCheck Blog - Real Estate Financing
Strategies for funding your real estate investments and finding lenders.
What Is the Loan to Cost Ratio (LTC) And How Is It Used by Lenders?
The loan to cost ratio (LTC) is often used by hard money and commercial real estate lenders when underwriting loans for flips, BRRRR's and new construction projects. Simply put, it shows the percentage of a project's total cost that is financed by the lender. For...
What Is the Loan to Value Ratio (LTV) And How Is It Used by Lenders?
The loan to value ratio (LTV) is one of the primary metrics used by real estate lenders when underwriting loans for rental properties, BRRRR's and flips. Simply put, it shows the percentage of a property's value that is taken up by the loan amount. For lenders, it is...
How to Fund Your Real Estate Investments
The following is a post written by Catherine Way, a guest contributor to the DealCheck blog. What is one of the most important things a real estate investor needs to know? It would have to be how to fund their real estate investments. Learning how to pick the right...