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All the talk about a 2019 downturn may end up being exaggerated, just a bit. There are some signs of a slight decline, primarily due to the uncertainty in the market. However, many of these are simply overblown.

The economy’s fundamentals are strong and there seems to be a good amount of momentum. This is good news for property management companies. As multifamily real estate continues to grow investor’s portfolios, property managers should have a positive 2019.

REITs

This 2019 also is gearing up to be a positive year for REITs as well. Rising interest rates don’t affect the REITs like other sectors.

Market Ups And Downs

Experts are always trying to predict the next downturn. Recessions are somewhat predictable. Imbalances are one cause of recessions. The imbalances between supply and demand. Too much multifamily construction projects that exceed demand will eventually require a correction in the market.

Too much debt also can be a factor in market shifts, primarily downturns. With real

Hard money lenders have changed from the typical definition a few years back. In the past, loan sharks were often synonymous with hard money lenders. Part of the reality that backs that point of view was those lenders often loaned money to people they didn’t believe would succeed. When they would fail, the loan shark would move in and swipe up the collateral and reap the financial benefits.

Many hard money lenders of today are a different breed. They are sources of capital in the private sector that help real estate investors with their funding needs.

They are generally a more viable option of funding when traditional funding resources have passed on the opportunity.

Lending Algorithms

Today’s hard money lenders have a better application process that help determine whether or not the property owner will secure the capital that they need. Lenders look at the real estate investment opportunity even more than the individuals FICO score or their personal wealth.

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