Pros and Cons of Opportunity Zone Investments

Opportunity zone (OZ) investments have an array of pros, ranging from deferred or reduced capital gains tax to tax-free appreciation. However, as with any investment, opportunity zone funds also have a few cons, such as a limited track record and a high buy-in.… Read More

How to Get a Private Investor to Give Me Money

Although private investors can fund many types of loans, they most commonly fund personal loans and real estate loans. For business owners, private loans can be an attractive alternative to bank loans as they are time-efficient, flexible, and, in the approval process, often prioritize collateral or projects over credit history.… Read More

Types of Hard Money Loans

In the world of hard money lending, real estate loans are often the go-to. Why? Real estate loans provide the lenders with a physical piece of collateral to keep the loan isn’t repaid.  Hard money loans usually make sense for the lenders but not always the borrowers.… Read More

How to Start a Successful Sports Betting Business

If you’re like me, you gamble because it’s fun, it’s a rush, and because hey, why not? Maybe you think you know the industry so well that you can start your own online sports betting business… The sports betting market is expected to grow by $134.06 billion by 2024, progressing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 10% during the forecast period of 2020 to 2024. … Read More

How to Find a Private Money Investor

Let’s be honest–If you googled “how to find a private money investor,” you may have bigger problems than finding a private money investor.  Let me explain: many successful businesses have a tight network of fellow business people who can refer you to the right private investor–do the terms primary circle and secondary circle sound familiar to you?… Read More

How Do Opportunity Zone Funds Work?

Opportunity Zone Funds allow investors to give back to communities as well as earn some impressive tax incentives. There are over 8,760 qualified opportunity zones throughout the United States. Read on to learn what they are and how to invest in one. … Read More