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Finding the right lot and preparing to break ground on a new investment property is exciting, but in 2026, the real challenge for real estate investors is understanding what truly drives ...

Recent Blogs

All articles from Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

Best New Construction Loan Rates 2026 & What Really Wins

How to Calculate ARV in Real Estate

How to Refinance a Fix and Flip Property After Renovation

DSCR Loan vs. Traditional Mortgage: Which Is Right for You?

Top Hard Money Loan Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Understanding Draw Schedules in New Construction Loans

Fix and Flip Loans for Beginners: Your First Project Guide

Bridge Loan Calculator: Estimate Your Financing Costs

Construction Loan Calculator: Estimate Your Financing Costs

DSCR Loan Calculator: Size Your Rental Property Financing

Fix and Flip Loan Calculator: Rehab Financing Costs in 2025

Your 2025 Hard Money Loan Checklist

Short Term Rental Investment Loans: Fund Your Airbnb

Real Estate Investment Loans: Your Q3 2025 Funding Playbook

How To Flip Houses for Profit

Hard Money Loans Explained: Real Estate Investor Options

Bridge Loans Uncovered: Fast-Track Your Real Estate Deals

Construction Financing 101 for Real Estate Investors

Hard Money Loan: Simple Definition & Real Estate Use

How to Finance a Property Flip: 7 Steps to Maximize ROI

DSCR Loan Rates: Insights for Real Estate Investors in 2025

Home Renovation Loan Options for Real Estate Investors

Finding the Right Construction Lenders

Fix and Flip Financing Trends for 2025

Rental Property Loan Rates for Investors in 2025

Loan-to-Cost Meaning: Essentials for Investors

Gap Financing for Real Estate: Short-Term Loan Guide

Mid-Term Rentals: A High-ROI Strategy for Investors

Private Money Lenders: Flexible Financing for Investors

What Is a Rehab Loan? The Hard Money Investor's Guide

Maximizing Return on Rental Properties

Bridge Lending Solutions for Real Estate Investors

How to Become a Real Estate Investor

DSCR Loan Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know

How Do Construction Loans Work?

The Ins and Outs of Hard Money Bridge Loans

DSCR Loan Requirements: 10 Factors to Consider

Low-Down-Payment Construction Loans: What You Should Know

After Repair Value (ARV) in 2025: Why It Matters

Best Bridge Loan Rates: 7 Steps to Finding the Right Deal

Top 10 Challenges When Securing New Home Construction Loans

Fix and Flip Loans: A 2025 Guide

DSCR Loans Explained: A Real Estate Investor’s Guide

Private Money Loans: A 2025 Guide

Capital Improvement: Your 10-Step Guide to Success

Demystifying the Cap Rate Calculation

Private Money Lending: How It Works for Real Estate Investors

Find the Best Hard Money Loan Lenders: 7 Steps