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Investment Basics
Get the most out of your Yieldi account
At Yieldi we remove the “difficulty” of investing in Real Estate Assets. We recommend you take your hard earned money and put it into investments so that your money is working for you. Everyone’s goal is to be able to live off passive income streams. And that’s why we formed Yieldi to help people achieve…
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Investment Basics
Default Loans and Forbearance Agreements – What you need to know
There are more uncertainties than certainties regarding the outlook in response to the Corona Virus. We can assume that Defaults will rise. The managers at Yieldi having lived through the great recession learned many valuable and painful lessons in loan workouts and restructurings. A common tool for lenders with troubled loans is the forbearance agreement….
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Investment Basics
Covid19 And its impact on private lending
Covid-19 has caused harm in all markets, and leveraged finance is no exception. There are a lot of key issues for borrowers and lenders alike to consider while navigating these rocky and uncertain times. Yieldi’s Finance team has experience in a wide range of loan restructuring available to help you think through critical issues and…
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Borrowers, Investors
Why We Invest in The”Smile States”
There’s a region in the United States currently experiencing substantial growth predicted to continue. It’s called the Sunbelt States but we like to refer to them as the Smile States because of the smile shape they create. Thanks to lower taxes, a lower cost of living, and favorable warm weather, the Southern half of the…
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Investors
Principal Protection: Benefits of Asset-Based Investments
Principal protection is one of the most important parts of investing. Nobody wants to lose their hard-earned money, especially when investing and trying to earn more of it through compounding interest. If you are going to protect your principal investment, you need to limit risk. There are a few ways investors limit risk. You can…
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Investment Basics
Investing in Real Estate vs Alternative Investment Vehicles
The goal of investing is to make money. People invest for a variety of reasons. Some do it for a living while others invest to put money away for their retirement. Everyone has a unique situation with unique goals. The important thing is that you have a financial investment strategy that helps you reach your…
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Investors
Did you know your IRA can be used for real estate investments?
A Self Directed Individual Retirement Account (SDIRA) allows owners to grow tax advantaged account balances by investing in alternative investments, such as precious metals and, yes, Real Estate. This means you can use your IRA balance to invest in Yieldi. Your portfolio should always contain the appropriate balance of growth, income, and capital preservation. To…
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Investors
Why is debt based real estate investment the perfect addition to your...
We all know how important it is to diversify your retirement portfolio. But when you think of diversification, it doesn’t just apply to stocks and bonds. According to Forbes, in 2019 more than 60% of portfolios are made up of stocks or stock-based bonds. While diversifying your stocks and bonds is incredibly important, it can…
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Investors
What is an Accredited Investor?
What is an accredited investor and how are the rules and regulations evolving to allow more investment opportunities to a new category of investors.
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Borrowers
Choosing a Loan Program That is Right for You
Not all loan programs are the same or meant for the same situation. Everyone has a unique financial situation and knowing the type of loan that works best for you ensures you get the best deal. Before you lock in your mortgage loan, read about how to choose a loan program that’s right for you…
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Borrowers
What Happens if a Borrower Defaults on Their Loan?
Defaulting on a loan happens. Nobody takes out a loan without the intention of not paying it back and banks don’t lend their money to people they don’t think can repay it. But sometimes the unexpected happens and the borrower can’t afford the loan payment. Maybe an emergency medical expense came up that was more…
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Borrowers
The Process of Getting a Hard Money Loan
Hard money loans are often overlooked, however, they are are great option for those looking for an alternative to traditional lending.
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Borrowers
How to Avoid Overpaying for a Property at Auction
New to flipping and fixing? Before jumping into a bidding war at an auction, make sure you’ve got some set rules handy to follow before you start spending your cash. Overpaying for property is one of the most common mistakes made by new developers and it can be a costly mistake, putting you behind on…
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Borrowers
How to Raise Private Money for Your Real Estate Project
How does raising capital actually work? Real estate is generally a great investment option to begin building wealth. It can generate ongoing passive income and can be a great long-term investment. There isn’t an investment vehicle more capable of helping individuals achieve financial freedom than real estate. But do I need cash? While capital is…
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Borrowers
Why is it difficult for deserving borrowers to get a bank loan?
Traditional lenders, like banks, will typically give loans out based on how income was earned. So while many entrepreneurs earn income with 1099 sources and not W2s, it can create an issue for the underwriter to approve investment loans effectively. This leads to many qualified borrowers being told “no” by traditional lenders. Why a good…
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News
Atlanta Inno: How Atlanta Investors Can Shop for Real Estate Deals
Yield founders Josh and Joe were honored to be interviewed by Erin Schilling, a technology reporter for Atlanta Inno. We enjoyed our time and telling our story to the young reporter and hope you enjoy the conversation too!
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Yieldi in the Press
Buck Haven Lifestyle Magazine: Technology, Real Estate, & Friendship
Joe Ashkouti and Josh Lloyd are featured in Buck Haven Lifestyle Magazine talking about Technology, Real Estate, and Friendship in how Yieldi has played a role in all three categories.
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Yieldi in the Press
Yieldi Featured in Atlanta Inno’s 2021 Fire Awards
Among the 50 companies interviewed, Yield founders Josh Lloyd and Joe Ashkouti show why Atlanta is emerging as a technology hub and how it’s played a vital role in Yieldi’s success.
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Yieldi in the Press
Josh Lloyd of Yieldi: 5 Things You Need to Create a Highly Successful Startup
In this series, called “Five Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Startup” we are talking to experienced and successful founders and business leaders who can share stories from their experience about what it takes to create a highly successful startup.
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Yieldi in the Press
Yieldi Founders Join the Atlanta Startup Podcast
Yieldi Founders Joe Ashkouti and Josh Lloyd are on the mission to make real estate investing as simple as shopping on Amazon. Hear the Atlanta duo discuss more about Yieldi and their thoughts on the state of current real estate markets.
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News
Listen to Josh Lloyd – Co-Founder on Atlanta Business Radio
Yieldi is honored to be featured on top Atlanta Business Radio show this week. Let us know what you think! Download Audio What You’ll Learn in This Episode About Josh and what brought him to Atlanta How the idea for Yieldi came about What differentiates Yieldi in the landscape of other real estate funds The…
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