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What are sunk costs?

Generally speaking, sunk costs are costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered. For a real estate investment,…

What is earnest money?

Earnest money is a deposit that a buyer puts down with a seller upon entering into a contract to purchase…

What is retainage?

Retainage is an amount of a construction draw that is not funded, or “retained”, by a lender. It is typically…

What are soft costs?

Soft costs are expenses associated with a construction project that are not for the labor or materials to complete the…

What are hard costs?

Hard costs are expenses associated with a construction project that are for the labor and materials to complete the construction.…

How do I get a term sheet from a hard money lender?

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes. Question: How do I get a term sheet from a hard money lender?   Post…

What is total project cost?

The total project cost is generally calculated as the sum of all capital expenditures with respect to a property, typically…

What is term length?

Term length is the amount of time you have to pay back the loan. For short-term loans, this is typically…