by Zach Smith | Jan 29, 2026 | Cetan Articles
If 2025 taught the real estate market anything, it’s that “normal” is no longer a reliable benchmark. Working directly with borrowers throughout the year gave us a ground-level view of where deals stalled, where banks pulled back, and how experienced investors adapted...
by Zach Smith | Jan 15, 2026 | Recently Funded
Cetan Funds recently funded a private money rehab loan for a vacation rental property in Welches, Oregon, just outside Mt. Hood. Welches is a well-known year-round destination, and the property’s size and location made it a strong candidate for a value-add short-term...
by Zach Smith | Dec 17, 2025 | Cetan Articles
2025 was not an easy year for real estate investors in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Higher rates, tighter bank credit, softer buyer demand, and rising construction costs forced investors to be more disciplined and creative than they had been in years. At Cetan...
by Zach Smith | Dec 15, 2025 | Recently Funded
Cetan Funds recently funded a rental rehab loan in Tualatin, Oregon for an experienced repeat borrower using a 1031 improvement exchange. The borrower had just sold a duplex and wanted to roll the sale proceeds into a new investment property without paying immediate...
by Zach Smith | Nov 28, 2025 | Cetan Articles
Smart investors know that profitable flips come down to a few timeless principles. Here are a few pearls of wisdom seasoned investors live by when it comes to successful fix and flip projects. Fix and flip projects have long captured the spotlight through endless TV...
