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4 Reasons to Consider Asset-Based Lending

There are many situations in which your company may need funding. Maybe you’re looking to expand your business, open up a new location or invest in a new project. Maybe you need new equipment or training for employees. Maybe you’re anticipating a slow season and want to be financially prepared for lower revenue. Whatever the case, asset-based lending can be a great way for you to get the money that you need. There are several reasons why this might be a better option than a traditional loan.
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1. It Can Be Easier to Get
Asset-based lending uses collateral to secure your loan. When you are using collateral, it is less risky for a lender to provide you with funding. Because of this, aspects that might have otherwise kept you from being approved for a loan, such as limited credit history, might not be as important.
2. They May Cost Less Over Time
Because you are providing collateral, some terms of your loan might be more favorable than they would be if you had gotten a traditional loan. With this kind of lending, interest rates are often lower. This means that you will end up spending less to pay back your loan than you would with another kind of funding.
3. The Money Can Be Used Where You Need It
You might think that, when you get a loan, you can spend it however you like, but this isn’t always the case. Depending on the type of funding you get, there might be some restrictions on how you can use it. Asset-based loans are generally more flexible, allowing you to use them in a variety of different ways as long as it is for your business.
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4. You Can Get Funding More Quickly
Applications for traditional loans can often take a while to be approved. There are larger amounts of paperwork and stricter requirements, so the application process can be lengthy. Even if you are approved for a loan, it can still take months to receive the money. An asset-based loan, on the other hand, can be approved much more quickly.
If you are having trouble qualifying for a traditional loan, then asset-based lending is an option you may want to consider. It can be easier to get than other types of funding and comes with additional benefits, like flexibility and lower interest rates. Different lenders will have varying requirements, so look into your options to determine if it is a good fit for your business.
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Investors, Realty411 is hosting a Real Estate WEALTH Expo & Infield Bus Training in Arlington, Texas on September 16th & 17th.
It’s our first Lone Star Expo with the Bus training since 2018. Make sure to register now for both events in Arlington, TX.
The Wealth Expo is on Saturday September 16th this link will help you register and learn more about the Guest Speakers and Schedule of events. Keep in mind register now and you get in the Expo for FREE. However, that will not last long.
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The Wealth Expo is on Saturday September 16th this link will help you register and learn more about the Guest Speakers and Schedule of events. Keep in mind register now and you get in the Expo for FREE. However that will not last long.
Webinar Replay: The Power of INC

VIRTUAL REPLAY:
The Power of INC
Tax Savings During Difficult Times
Did you miss our last educational webinar? Don’t worry! We now have the entire replay available for you (and your team) to watch at your leisure.
Don’t miss this insightful webinar, which will help answer so many questions about tax planning, entity selection and corporate structuring.
Watch the Replay Now: The Power of INC — Tax Savings During Times of Economic Uncertainty!
Topics for this webinar replay will include:
1. Entity selection: LLC, C Corp, S Corp – Tax implications of each
2. Is incorporating right for me?
3. How do I pay myself a reasonable salary?
4. Can I rent back my in-home office to myself?
5. Can I incorporate in a different state to save money?
6. The difference between an LLC, a trust, & an insurance policy
7. Changes in the tax code for 2022-2023
8. Plus, we will answer questions LIVE from our audience!
We encourage you to make time for this life-changing webinar replay. This information will help you understand how to form the proper structure to legally protect personal assets.
About Our Educator:

Tony Watson – Enrolled Agent / Tax Consultant/Keynote Speaker – Tax
Tony Watson personally manages clients with over $350 million dollars in real estate holdings. He has spoken for hundreds of trade organizations throughout the State of California. Holding a federal license as an Enrolled Agent tax practitioner, Tony can advise, represent, and prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and any other entity with tax-reporting requirements. Aside from his full-time position at Robert Hall & Associates, Tony is an active real estate investor, entrepreneur and enjoys short and long-term trading.
Attending REI Clubs And Other Networking Events

“It isn’t just what you know, and it isn’t just who you know. It’s actually who you know, who knows you, and what you do for a living.” Bob Burg

Networking is such an important part of your business. You must let everyone know what you are doing. Everyone can be a “bird dog” for you – And you for them. Throughout the 30 years of owning several businesses, I can honestly say this type of marketing has been the most effective and the most fun!
A great book to read if you are uncomfortable with the idea of attending and speaking at events to network yourself and your business is “How To Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. It’s a great book that helps you to understand why you need to network with others as well as knowing what to say when you meet with new contacts.
Of course my belief in the benefits of networking is reflected as I founded a networking group called Women’s Success Group, (a nonprofit networking group since 1998) and now starting an Investors Network in my own town.
For the sake of this quick how-to article, I am going to focus and share all of my marketing strategies exclusively to those involved in real estate investing.
Networking Your Real Estate Investing Business

I would like to start with suggestions for some places to Network your real estate investing business.
- Search Real Estate Investor Clubs in Your Area
- Check meetings and trainings for local Real Estate Associations
- Check meetings and trainings at local Title Companies
- Check on handyman, builders and contractor associations in your area
- Ask everyone you talk to for referrals for networking events that have worked for them.
- Of course chamber events and networking clubs that meet at breakfast and lunch are a general source to get to know the general public.
I know the biggest fear and reason many people don’t attend networking events is they don’t know how to approach or what to say to others when first meeting them. So here is an idea – for every person you come in contact with at any type of networking meeting, your conversation might go something like this:
—–> “Hi there, my name’s __________. What’s your name?”
—–> “[Say their name] – What is it that you do?”
—–> “How long have you been doing this?” (Don’t be surprised most investors are part timers)
If they ask what you do for a living or about yourself, be prepared!
1) Hand them your card.
2) Summarize your business in 30 seconds or less.
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Real Estate Business 30 Second Commercial
This is where spending time writing down how you want to market you and your business is important. You want to be concise and clear in describing what you do and what types of referrals would be most helpful. Try to incorporate something that differentiates you from the rest. Here is an example of a 30 Second Commercial:
“Hi my name is _________________. I consider myself the real estate investor with a heart. My passion is to work with home owners in jeopardy of losing their homes to foreclosure. If the home owner wants to keep living in their property I give them direction on how to do that or if they just want out – maybe they lost their job and can’t afford to keep it any longer, then I offer to buy their property. My goal is to create a win-win-win. Win for the home owner/seller, win for me the buyer/ investor and win for the bank when I take the house off their hands. If you know anyone that can use my help I pay a $1000 referral fee to you when I buy their property.”
Here is my personal 30 second commercial to everyone:
“I enjoy buying and selling real estate having closed on over 500 properties in the past 5 years. Some people call me the Flipping Queen because as you know, flipping is another term for contracting to buy and then selling real estate quickly for a profit. Or as I say Flipping it. I look to invest in residential real estate at a discount through Pre-Foreclosures, Short Sales, REO’s, Bankruptcies, Probate, as these are the usual reasons a seller is motivated to sell a property at a discount. After I am in contract to buy, I will often “flip” or turn the contract or property to an end buyer at a discount too. Are you interested in buying and/or selling discounted residential real estate?”
Real Estate Investing Networking Questions

Now What? Listen – Listen -Listen to their response or their own commercial. The important thing is that you are interested in what they do for a living. Don’t talk about yourself or again until asked. Ask them questions about their occupation and how you can be of support to them in their line of work. If this person is a potential power team member for you, ask if you could contact them in the future. (You would be able to follow your list of questions for power team members and take notes when you called them back)
However, if this person is an investor, you might want to ask some of these questions:
- “Do you buy, fix and sell or do you buy and hold?”
- “How many properties do you own and/or have you sold?”
- “What part of town do you invest in?”
- “Really, why that area?”
- “What do properties cost in that area?”
- “Do you pay cash for them or what banks do you use that are investor friendly?”
- “What title company do you enjoy using the most?”
- “Do you know any of the other people here?”
- “Who are the big investors in this area?”
- “If you ever come across some good deals and you don’t want them let me know.”
- “By the way, do you have any property you want to sell?”
- “We sometimes have properties for sale as well, if you’re looking to increase your inventory.”
- “Well, Mr. /Ms. Investor based on what you told me and where you prefer to buy; if anything comes along I’ll make sure to call you first.”
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What To Do “After” a Networking Event
Make sure to collect everyone’s card, email address, fax, cell, and correct spelling of first and last name. Write a note or 2 on the back of their business card helping you remember the next steps you will want to take with this contact in the future. Just a “nice meeting you” card in the mail or email is often a memorable gesture encouraging future communication regarding each other’s business needs.
Networking should be a part of everyone’s marketing plan. Attend, join, participate – whatever you want to call it – your local REIA or REI clubs and real estate networking events. The important thing is to get in front of people!

Tamera Aragon
Tamera Aragon is a professional online entrepreneur and has bought and sold over 300 properties, establishing her as an expert in the real estate investing field. Since 2003, she has purchased over 10 million dollars in real estate and currently holds properties all over the world. Tamera’s focus is on the booming Foreclosure market, buying Pre-foreclosures, REOs and Short Sales. Tamera who is a noted Author, Success Trainer, Speaker & Coach, shows her passion for helping others with the 17 websites she has created and several specialized products to support fellow investors throughout the world. When Tamara is not busy running her website, she is very involved with her Fiji joint ventures and investments. Tamera Aragon is one of the few trainers and coaches who is really “doing it” successfully in today’s market. Tamera’s experience has earned her a solid reputation in the industry as well as the respect and friendship of many of the top national real estate investment and internet marketing experts. Tamera Aragon believes her success has garnered her the financial freedom to fully enjoy her marriage and spend quality time with her children.
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