Clay Sparkman
We’ve been through nearly 3 ½ rough years in the real estate market—and projections seem to indicate that we will finally see clear up-turn in the second half of this year, but no one really knows for sure. We have managed to survive this down-time (thus far) and continue doing loans even in the [...]
Construction loans
How to invest in private money loans when real estate markets are uncertain
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011Private loan packaging guidelines
Sunday, October 31st, 2010Clay Sparkman
One of my long term objectives with this blog is to eventually walk with you through all of the private money loan processes and procedures, from the moment of conception until death (death of course not being a bad thing in my chosen metaphor, but simply meaning loan payoff, workout, or foreclosure).
This post deals [...]
A brief unofficial analysis of the private money market for investors
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Clay Sparkman
The national economy is in a state of confusion and the local economy is in a state of confusion. So what does this mean for the market for investing in trust deed based loans?
Well of course nobody really knows–and this is just my take on it–but here goes: First of all, let’s talk briefly [...]
Rehab and construction loan FAQ
Monday, March 8th, 2010Clay Sparkman
One of the most promising areas at the moment for real estate investors, by all indications, is REO, rehab, and quick flip of properties. The opportunity to buy distressed properties at a low price point is evident in many markets. And yet it is difficult for most end-buyers (with a non-profit initiative) to take [...]
