5 Benefits of Private Money Loans for Property Flippers
If you’re a property flipper, you know that speed and flexibility are key to your success. In today’s competitive real estate market, getting fast access to capital can make all the difference when it comes to securing deals and maximizing profits. That’s where private money loans come in. These alternative financing options offer a variety […]
Current Real Estate Market Trends and How They Affect Private Money Lending

The real estate market is a dynamic landscape, constantly influenced by economic shifts, demographic changes, and evolving consumer preferences. For investors, staying informed about current trends is crucial, particularly for those involved in private money lending. This blog post delves into the latest real estate market trends and explores how these trends are impacting the […]
Why is There a Shortage of Entry-Level Housing?
From 1976 through 1979, about 420,000 new houses were built each year. However, by the 90s, this number dropped by over half to just 207,000 new homes being built each year. Finally, at the end of the 2010s, that number dropped again to a whopping 55,000 homes being built a year, just shy of 7% […]
What is Rural Living?
ZINC is one of the longest-running, private money-backed, Fix and Flip lenders in the nation. We have loaned an excess of one billion dollars, and we have personally fixed and flipped over 100 million homes. However, we never enter rural living areas because the exit strategy is so weak. Rural Population Definition and Percentages The […]
3 Ways to Create the Perfect Look for Multiple Flips
3 Ways to Create the Perfect Look for Multiple Flips Every HGTV show depicts flippers adding a different design style to each flip. In reality, that is not the case. While we know you may want to get creative and add your own flare to each property, this can actually hike up your costs and […]
3 Benefits of the Fix and Flip Investment Strategy
3 Benefits of the Fix and Flip Investment Strategy There are many investment strategies when it comes to real estate. Deciding which niche to specialize in can be difficult. While every strategy has the ability to generate income, the fix and flip strategy offers many benefits that other real estate investment strategies do not. When […]
Top 3 Reasons Why Today’s Market is Lucrative for Fix and Flips
Top 3 Reasons Why Today’s Market is Lucrative for Fix and Flips While some investors believe it is easier to fix and flip homes in a down market, that is not necessarily the case. Today’s real estate market is actually ideal for real estate investors because the current exit strategy for fix and flips is […]
4 Overlooked “Reserve” Red Flags
4 Overlooked “Reserve” Red Flags When it comes to a fix and flip, we all know it is possible to come across issues that we may not have budgeted for. For example, a project may take longer than expected or it may cost more than you originally had in mind because of an unforeseen issue. […]
It’s a big deal, or is it? 3 Ways to Determine if a Fix and Flip is Worth your Investment
It’s a big deal, or is it? 3 Ways to Determine if a Fix and Flip is Worth your Investment The most important factor of investing in a fix and flip is making sure that the property has great potential and that it will give you a good return on investment. But how do you […]
4 Helpful Steps to Follow to Ensure that your Flip won’t Flop
4 Helpful Steps to Follow to Ensure that your Flip won’t Flop HGTV makes it seem like flipping a house only takes a week. In reality, it takes much more effort, time, and planning to execute a successful flip. But, if you are a novice investor how do you know the average time it really […]