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Lima One Capital & Local Real Estate Investors & Brokers

Real estate investment is, by its nature, local. A property sits on a street in a neighborhood in a city or town. And because real estate is local, street-level local knowledge is essential for real estate investors and brokers.

As a nationwide lender, Lima One Capital has an overarching view of the real estate investment market that benefits investors as we offer financing solutions that help them succeed while managing risk. But we also recognize that the local knowledge an investor or broker has is the secret to success. That’s why we work hand in hand with local investors and brokers in markets across the country.

Investing in Local Real Estate & Its Importance

Real estate investment is key to local economies. Real estate investors play a vital role in maintaining, recapturing, or building new housing stock in communities across the country. By providing housing, they provide local areas with the lifeblood they need to grow and thrive. Plus, investors have local networks with real estate professionals that can benefit a whole industry segment through their work.

How to Invest in Local Real Estate

One of the keys to investing in real estate is understanding the local market. Trends like unemployment, school quality, major employers coming to or leaving an area, and crime rate patterns can help investors identify golden opportunities or problem areas to avoid.

Watching local stats can help investors begin to get a picture of the market, whether they’re new investors or veterans looking at out-of-state investments. Key stats include:

• Home Price Appreciation—Watch trends in your MSA as well as the national level. This is especially important as you plan after-repair values on fix and flips or prices for new construction.
• Rent Rates—Understand how much other landlords are charging for single-family rentals or for multifamily properties. If you can get vacancy rates, all the better—this will help you see how aggressive you can be in pricing rentals.
• Unemployment Rates—A good way to get a snapshot of the local economy is through the unemployment rate in the area. In local areas, one big employer’s arrival (or departure) can have a massive impact on the local economy in ways that differ from larger national trends. These hyperlocal unemployment trends have an outsized impact on how successful local real estate investors can be.

Local Real Estate Investors & Brokers Working with Lima One

Let’s look at how Lima One is helping investors and brokers own their markets.

Investor Partner Case Study in Atlanta, GA

Lima One’s roots in Atlanta run deep, and over the years, we have helped many investors scale their businesses and accomplish their goals. This case study tells the story of a flipper-turned-builder who is now providing quality workforce housing in large construction projects.

Broker Partner Case Study in Las Vegas, NV

Lima One has also helped brokers around the country build their businesses. This event in Las Vegas, Nevada proves how working with Lima One can empower brokers to build their networks and help their clients thrive.

The Lima One Advantage with Local Real Estate

Lima One gives local real estate investors a huge advantage with our nationwide reach and full suite of investment property loan products. Our in-house team, with offices on both the East Coast and West Coast and expert loan consultants based in markets nationwide, works with investors to help them take advantage of opportunities they find locally.

Do you have a local real estate investment that needs best-in-class financing from a lender that values your market knowledge? Then it’s time to talk to Lima One. Start the conversation today to see how Lima One can help you achieve your goals right where you are.