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June 28, 2021
Protecting Borrowers [VIDEO] Featuring Eric Moore
Protecting Borrowers In our latest video, we sit down with our Southeast and Central Texas Investments Associate, Eric Moore, once again to discuss...
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June 28, 2021
Outsmart Private Loan Scammers With These 3 Easy Tactics
Have you encountered private money loan scammers before? Financial scams are on the rise, so there’s a big chance you’ve come across one of them...
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June 11, 2021
Property Management: DIY or Hire a Company?
You just finished buying renovating your new investment property. Maybe you have a whole portfolio of properties ready to be rented out. Will you...
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June 2, 2021
The Tulsa Market in 2021
All signs point to ongoing growth in Tulsa for the remainder of 2021. Housing experts are optimistic with both the local and national market showing...
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June 1, 2021
What is Hard Money? Featuring Eric Moore
What is Hard Money? In the first of our new educational series of videos, we sit down with our Southeast and Central Texas Investments Associate,...
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May 18, 2021
The Tri-Cities Market in 2021
Continuing our journey through our different markets, our next stop is in the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee. As we stated in our previous blog entry,...
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March 26, 2021
The Memphis Market in 2021
As we all know, the pandemic provided the housing market with a degree of uncertainty. In the early stages, home sales slowed greatly and real estate...
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December 31, 2020
Appraisals: Why Do They Matter?
Appraisals are a polarizing topic when it comes to purchasing property, especially when it comes to investing. While it’s true that an appraisal...
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November 16, 2020
Looking Ahead at 2021: Health of the Real Estate Market
As 2020 starts to wane, we examine different aspects of today’s market to help us prepare for 2021. Join us as we determine what we can anticipate...
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October 16, 2020
Are You Ready to Invest in a Rental Property?
Are you thinking about starting your real estate investing career? Are you debating what kind of investments you want to make? While flipping homes...
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September 22, 2020
6 Tips on Buying a Foreclosed Home for a Fix and Flip
Is buying a foreclosed home in your future? As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the economy, we’ll likely see more foreclosures coming onto the...
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September 17, 2020
5 Tell-Tale Signs of Electrical Issues Every Fix and Flipper Needs to Know
Of all the things fix and flippers need to know, spotting potential electrical issues is a big one. After all, electrical problems can be both...
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August 31, 2020
Plumbing Damage: 4 Things Fix and Flippers Should Know
You don’t have to be an experienced fix and flipper to know water problems can be costly. In fact, plumbing damage can take a significant chunk of...
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August 31, 2020
Foundation Repair Part 2: Setting the Foundation for Your Next Fix and Flip
If you’re a fix and flipper, you’ve probably heard horror stories when it comes to bad foundations. It’s no secret that you want to walk away...
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July 28, 2020
The Implications of COVID-19 on Commercial Real Estate
As a commercial real estate investor, it is important to be prepared for crises and to understand the impact they can have. Those who have weathered...
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July 28, 2020
Your Post-Pandemic Fix and Flip Shopping List
When the COVID-19 pandemic first reared its head in March, office workers abandoned their offices, stores and restaurants shuttered their doors, and...
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July 22, 2020
Lessons Learned from COVID-19 [VIDEO]
Bay Mountain Capital’s Chief Investment Officer Will Dyer sat down with our Partner and Co-Founder, Wayne Corley, to discuss lessons learned...
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June 30, 2020
Bay Mountain Capital Welcomes Dane Pedersen as a Commercial Underwriting Analyst
Bay Mountain Capital is pleased to welcome Dane as its new Commercial Underwriting Analyst. In the past, Dane has worked in equity research and in...
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June 30, 2020
Bay Mountain Capital Welcomes New Southeast Single Family Loan Originator Chip Cagle
Bay Mountain Capital is pleased to welcome Chip Cagle to the team as their newest single-family loan originator serving the Southeast. Chip is a...
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June 30, 2020
Bay Mountain Capital Welcomes New Accounts Payable Olimpia McAllister
Bay Mountain Capital is pleased to welcome Olimpia McAllister as the newest member of the Accounting team. Olimpia is a graduate of Texas A&M...
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June 24, 2020
New Loan Terms Introduced by Bay Mountain Capital
If you’ve been thinking about acquiring a new hard money loan from Bay Mountain Capital for your fix and flip, there’s no better time than now!...
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June 24, 2020
How Are Hard Money Loans Calculated?
If you’re looking to invest in real estate, you may be considering a hard money loan. However, you likely have asked yourself how hard money loans...
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June 22, 2020
Lessons From the Great Recession Can Help Us Post-Pandemic
The Past Informs the Future: What We Learned from the Great Recession “Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” We’ve all...
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May 12, 2020
DIY or Hire a Contractor For Your Next Fix and Flip?
Preparing a rehab budget as part of your loan application paperwork may be one of the most critical elements in your fix and flip strategy. It’s...
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May 6, 2020
Loy R. Shaw Jr. Hired as Managing Director for Bay Mountain Capital
Bay Mountain Capital is pleased to welcome Loy R. Shaw Jr. as Managing Director. In this capacity, Loy will help grow the commercial platform of Bay...
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March 9, 2020
Are Rental Properties Your Next Real Estate Move?
We are happy to announce Bay Mountain Capital’s new loan program: rental property loans. This will expand potential investment opportunities to...
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March 4, 2020
Why Is Location So Important in Real Estate? [VIDEO]
Welcome to our next video blog, all about location, location, location. My name is Will Dyer and I’m the Chief Investment Officer at Bay Mountain...
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March 4, 2020
3 Tips for a Smooth Due Diligence Process [VIDEO]
Hello and welcome to our latest video blog, three tips to help you during your due diligence process. My name is Will Dyer and I’m the Chief...
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March 4, 2020
3 Reasons to Invest in Commercial Real Estate
3 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate Hi guys, my name is Bryce Yamauchi and I’m the commercial originator here at Bay Mountain Capital....
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January 15, 2020
Rehab Budgets: Your How-To Guide
Making the decision to dive into house flipping is exciting and it can be lucrative. The key to success is keeping your project on schedule. By...
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January 8, 2020
Investing in Commercial Real Estate
When you’re ready to diversify and strengthen your portfolio, consider the benefits of investing in commercial real estate. From added financial...
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December 10, 2019
New Year, New Investments: How to get started in Fix And Flips
With the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions. Begin this year with the resolution of taking charge of your real estate investment portfolio by...
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December 3, 2019
Market Volatility + Your Real Estate Investment Strategy: 3 Tips for these Financial Times
If there’s one thing investors can count on, it’s market volatility– if it’s not increasing, it probably will be soon enough. Real estate...
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November 19, 2019
Troubled Loans: Managing Loans with Bay Mountain Capital Part 3
Sometimes, despite the best of intentions, a borrower runs into financial troubles. Perhaps a fix and flip takes longer than expected to sell or a...
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November 14, 2019
Draw Requests: Managing Loans with Bay Mountain Capital Part 2
Don’t Let Your Fix-and-Flip Get Held Up by Draw Requests Draw requests are a big part of fix-and-flip loan fulfillment. They enable borrowers to...
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October 22, 2019
Managing Loans with Bay Mountain Capital: Part 1, Asset Management
Asset Management Asset management is one of the key components of the real estate investment process. An asset manager oversees a portfolio of...
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October 17, 2019
Origination 101 with Bay Mountain Capital: Part 3, The Closing Process
In parts 1 and 2 of our origination series, we discussed how to begin the origination process and underwriting. Now, we’re onto the final steps of...
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September 17, 2019
Underwriting Process: Origination 101 with Bay Mountain Capital Part 2
In Part 1 of our series, we talked about the origination process, but that is just the first step in acquiring a hard money loan. Today we will...
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September 10, 2019
Origination 101 With Bay Mountain Capital: Part 1
What Borrowers Should Know About Origination Working with a hard money lender for the first time can be overwhelming, but hard money loans don’t...
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August 6, 2019
What You Should Know As A First-Time Commercial Real Estate Investor
Are you in the process of deciding whether investing in commercial real estate is right for you? Perhaps you have already made the decision but have...
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August 5, 2019
Hire a Contractor Who Will Ensure Your Flip Doesn’t Fall Flat
When trying to hire a contractor, you will want one that has the skills and knowledge necessary for repairs, upgrades, and renovations that uphold...
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July 26, 2019
Video: Are All Hard Money Lenders Loan Sharks?
Hi, and welcome back. This is the third part of our hard money loans- myth vs facts, and in this one we’re going to talk about are all hard money...
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July 15, 2019
Fix and Flip Budget: Stick to it if You Want a Successful Real Estate Flip
Your Fix and Flip budget is one of the most influential parts of the project. If you stick to the budget, the greater chance you stand of maximizing...
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June 11, 2019
Eric Moore Welcomed As Bay Mountain Capital’s New Loan Originator
Bay Mountain Capital is happy to welcome Eric Moore as the newest loan originator serving the San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi areas. A...
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May 31, 2019
Myth vs. Fact: Are All Hard Money Lenders Loan Sharks?
Even though hard money lenders have been around for a long time, some people still don’t know all the facts about them. There’s a myth that all...
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May 17, 2019
Profits With Hard Money Loans: Can They Be Significant? [VIDEO]
Hi and welcome back. I appreciate you joining us again. Today we’re going to continue discussing our three part series on hard money lending- myths...
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May 1, 2019
Video: Are Hard Money Loans Only For People With Low Credit Scores?
Hi, and welcome to our first video blog here at Bay Mountain Capital. Today we are going to discuss credit and why it’s important in the hard money...
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April 16, 2019
Myth vs. Fact: Can You Make Significant Profit With Hard Money Loans?
When rehabbing a property, borrowers have a couple of financing options when seeking the best potential for profit: 1. Traditional bank financing 2....
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March 19, 2019
Myth vs Fact: Are Hard Money Loans Only For People With Low Credit Scores?
Myth vs fact: are hard money loans only for people with low credit scores? Traditionally, an individual’s credit score plays an important role in...
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February 19, 2019
4 Things Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About Foundation Repair
Whether buying or selling, the thrill of moving to a new area certainly presents some challenges – and one of them may be the need for foundation...
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February 5, 2019
New BMC Look, Same BMC Values
New BMC Look, Same BMC Values. 2018 was a great year for Bay Mountain Capital. From hiring valuable new additions to the BMC team to significantly...
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December 27, 2018
Growth for Bay Mountain Capital: Reflecting on 2018
Just like that, the new year is just around the corner! While we are excited for what’s in store in the coming year, we are proud to look back and...
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November 30, 2018
Austin Meadows hired as Bay Mountain Capital’s New Analyst
Bay Mountain Capital is thrilled to announce the hiring of Austin Meadows, the company’s newest analyst. In addition to working as an analyst for...
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November 26, 2018
High Standards and Low Fees: Say Hello To Transparent Fees for Real Estate Borrowers
High standards and low fees: real estate investing requires a number of things to be successful. Investors often seek the qualities necessary to...
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November 7, 2018
When Should You Walk Away From A Real Estate Deal?
The practice of flipping homes has been around for decades, but in 2017, more homes were flipped (defined as a property bought and sold in the same...
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November 7, 2018
3 Most Common Issues For Investors Just Starting Out in Real Estate
The allure of real estate investment can draw many people in to the world of fixing and flipping homes. Given its low barrier to entry and potential...
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October 3, 2018
The Terms Of Hard Money Lending
A principal goal at Bay Mountain Capital is to make the entire loan and flipping process as easy for borrowers as possible. As many BMC borrowers are...
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October 3, 2018
Which Offer Do I Take for My Fix & Flip Property?
Only a decade after the burst of the housing bubble, more people are flipping homes now than ever before. Defined as a property bought and sold in...
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September 6, 2018
Bay Mountain Capital’s Core Values Set Them Apart
Bay Mountain Capital’s (BMC) purpose centers on a foundation of four core values that guide how we operate and make business decisions; Integrity,...
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September 6, 2018
Where Should You Spend in Your Flip: Patch, Repair or Replace?
Smartly managing a rehab budget is critical to maximizing the return when flipping a property. Money should be spent on areas that most impress home...
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August 20, 2018
Real Estate Lender Bay Mountain Capital Establishes its Houston Office by Hiring Local Loan Originator Muhammad Sharif
Bay Mountain Capital (BMC) welcomes Muhammad Sharif as its newest loan originator. The Houston-area native and licensed real estate agent will be...
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August 14, 2018
How To Identify Your Next Investment Property
Selecting which investment property to buy is the single most consequential decision a borrower makes in any project. Borrowers who spend time and...
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June 26, 2018
Why Do Private Lenders Finance Loans that Banks are Afraid to Approve
Hard money is one possible method to obtain funding to acquire and add value to investment properties or land. Banks are another potential lending...
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June 5, 2018
Why BMC Is Right For You: Taking the “Hard” out of Hard Money
Finding the Right Hard Money Lender In this issue, we discuss why BMC is right for you, and how Bay Mountain Capital’s proven process makes...
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April 24, 2018
10 Years of Bay Mountain Capital
10 years of Bay Mountain Capital: celebrate our anniversary! In recognition of this milestone, BMC would like to share its history and recognize the...
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April 9, 2018
William Dyer Named as Chief Investment Officer for Bay Mountain Capital
Bay Mountain Capital is pleased to announce that Will Dyer has been named Chief Investment Officer and will join the company effective April 9th,...
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March 29, 2018
Who Is Involved In A Hard Money Lending Deal?
A hard money lender is a direct lender that offers alternatives to traditional lending. Traditional lending institutions require lengthy credit...
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March 15, 2018
Drafting Your Contractor Team
Once you line up a project, the next step is one of the hardest: drafting your contractor team. This team will see the project through to completion,...
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February 28, 2018
Finding Your Hard Money Lender
Finding your hard money lender can seem like a daunting task, which is why we want to give you the ins and outs of choosing the right lender for your...
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February 26, 2018
The Three Key Elements of a Successful Real Estate Deal Part 3: Executing the Business Plan
All across the state, but particularly in North Texas, real estate opportunities are available for astute investors with the right tools. Our blog...
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November 29, 2017
Is Hard Money Lending Right For You?
Real estate investing can be both exciting and lucrative, and many beginning investors discover that hard money financing is instrumental to their...
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August 18, 2017
The Three Key Elements of a Successful Real Estate Deal Part 2: Aligned Capital
All across the state, but particularly in north Texas, real estate opportunities are available for astute investors with the right tools. Our blog...
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December 29, 2016
Three Key Elements of a Successful Real Estate Deal Part 1: Buying Right
With the size of the real estate market in the trillions of dollars, there are a multitude of strategies being used to tap into its potential. From a...
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December 15, 2016
Three Common Issues for Real Estate Investors Just Starting Out
With a quick Google search, a novice real estate investor can find an overwhelming amount of information on how to become successful. There are...
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December 15, 2016
Finding Real Estate Deals Using Hard Money
A hard money loan is a short-term loan backed by a hard asset, generally real estate, and is typically issued by a private company or investor. Hard...
About Bay Mountain Capital
Bay Mountain Capital has been in business for more than a decade, closing over 2,250 loans. We specialize in financing all types of residential and commercial property investments throughout Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Georgia. Using a common sense and value-added approach, we strive to incorporate these principles into our underwriting and closing processes.
As a direct lender, Bay Mountain Capital can close a loan within one day after receiving a complete file and clear title. The process generally takes two weeks for a residential loan, but can we can accelerate this where circumstances require it.
We are primarily an asset-based lender, which means that qualification requirements are limited. Our rates, fees, and terms are among the most competitive in the industry.
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