We are told we need to exercise, eat healthy and get enough sleep to live longer and enjoy life. But there is one thing that is often understated about the importance of our health and living longer, and that is how happy we are in life.
We all need a vision to give us purpose in all areas of life, such as our career, business, relationships, and health.
The questions prospective investors typically ask are what is the initial cost, what is the return, how secure is the investment, and what is the timing? Those are great questions. However, equally important questions to ask ourselves are, what is the worst-case scenario, what is the...
We want to think that having a great attitude in the situation will always solve the problem. However, that isn’t the case. To help us succeed in our professional and personal lives, It’s important for us to understand when our attitude will help us and when it won’t.
A coach or mentor can help release us from what holds us back from our potential. A coach can help us reach our potential, gain knowledge, shed light on our blind spots, and be that sounding board of logic we often need when we can’t see the forest through the trees.
Here are three common problems where a Private Lender like Fidelis can help a borrower: 1. Where Timing is Needed. 2. Where Added Value is Required. 3. Where Ease of Doing Business is Desired.
The local and state government have made it extremely attractive to construct additional dwelling units (ADU’s), also known as Granny Flats, on a property with a single-family residence by loosening the density restrictions. The additional square footage created with an ADU can help increase the...
Have you passed up an investment opportunity because private money was expensive and it was your only option for financing? Private money, or hard money financing, is non-conventional financing. The funds are not coming from a federally insured source, as in a bank or credit union. A private...
There is no such thing as a “risk-free” real estate investment. With any return, there is risk. Successful real estate investors typically know and understand two essential things: The financial objective or why they are investing in real estate, .i.e., is it for future cash flow, preserve...
There is no such thing as a “risk-free” real estate investment. With any return, there is risk. Successful real estate investors typically know and understand two essential things: The financial objective or why they are investing in real estate, .i.e., is it for future cash flow, preserve...
There is a common character trait I see in successful people that achieve something of value: the willingness to step out and take a risk.
There is a common character trait I see in successful people that achieve something of value: the willingness to step out and take a risk.
In today’s economic environment, there are plenty of investment options, and they all come with some level of risk. Fidelis Private Fund is a direct portfolio lender specializing in commercial and residential investment real estate loans and offers accredited investors the opportunity to invest...
In real life, we don’t get trophies for merely participating. There are winners and losers, and we all desire to be the winners. However, there are several things we need to do to get there. Going from being average to good to great is impressive, but performing at an elite level is where most...
Jim Rohn said, “Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.” Making better use of our time also generates freedom and less stress in our lives. There are many ways through better time management we can improve our efficiency and be more...
Fund control plays a vital role in mitigating risk for all parties involved in the construction project. A construction fund control is a process where a third party manages the proper funding of the project. They verify the construction budget, draw documentation, and work progress, to help...
I have been in real estate financing business for over 30 years. I consistently work with real estate brokers to finance the investment property transactions that come my way. It’s incredibly important how a broker conducts business and treats people. The right real estate broker can make...
There are numerous benefits to investing in a mortgage fund. Click here for a list of benefits. However, one benefit not often talked about is a hedge against inflation. In the last year, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the government injected over 2.5 trillion dollars into the US economy. These...
With access to the internet and the overwhelming amount of information that we have instant access to gives us the illusion that more options are good. It’s like drinking water from a firehose. We are told our options are limitless. We can do anything if we merely put our mind to it. This is not...
At what point do you decide to refinance a loan based on the interest rate? A question most of us have been asking, given the low-interest-rate environment we have been in for a while. Making the right decision to refinance can save you money, but if not done at the appreciate time and for the...