Resources
A Complete Guide to Fix and Flip Financing
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...
Ground-up Construction Loan for Spec Home in Eugene, Oregon
Cetan Funds recently funded a ground-up construction loan in a desirable hilltop subdivision in Eugene, Oregon. The borrower is an experienced local contractor building a speculative home for his own investment portfolio alongside his regular contracting business. The...
10 Common Mistakes in Real Estate Investing & How to Avoid Them
We all make mistakes; it's part of life and business. But when it comes to real estate investing, whether you're taking on a new construction build or a fix-and-flip rehab project, too many missteps will cost you big time. One of the benefits of working with a private...
Residential Bridge Loan on a Single-Family Rental in Eugene, Oregon
Cetan Funds recently funded a residential bridge loan in Eugene, Oregon for a pair of seasoned investors with a strong real estate portfolio and significant equity in their properties. The loan was secured by a single-family rental home in a desirable neighborhood...
Speculative Construction vs. Pre-Sold Homes: Which Path Is Right for Oregon Builders?
In Oregon’s evolving housing market, builders and investors often face a strategic decision: pursue speculative construction (spec builds) or focus on pre-sold, contract builds designed for individual buyers. Both approaches have merit, but understanding the...
New Construction Financing in Prineville Oregon | Four-Unit Rental Project
Cetan Funds recently funded a new construction loan in Prineville, Oregon for a local builder adding three new housing units across two tax lots. The project consists of a 3-bedroom single-family home with a detached ADU, plus an additional detached ADU next door on a...
5 Construction Trends Oregon Builders & Investors Are Focusing On Right Now
Oregon’s housing shortage is fueling one of the busiest construction cycles in decades. With a growing population, changing laws, and shifting demographics, the state is seeing a wave of projects aimed at affordability, density, and smarter land use. At Cetan Funds,...
Commercial Bridge Loan on Boutique Hotel in Astoria, Oregon
Cetan Funds recently funded a bridge loan for the acquisition and repositioning of a boutique hotel in Astoria, Oregon. The property is a 39-room hillside retreat with sweeping views of the Columbia River, direct access to the Astoria Riverwalk Trail, and ample...
7 Keys to Fast Private Financing for Real Estate Investors
If you’re investing in real estate, whether flipping a distressed property, developing land, or building new construction, you already know time is money. In fast-moving markets like Oregon and Southwest Washington, speed matters. The faster you secure financing, the...
Fix and Flip Loan in East Medford, Oregon
Cetan Funds recently funded a fix and flip loan in East Medford, Oregon for a repeat borrower and local contractor. This is our second deal together in southern Oregon, and we were excited to support him again after a very successful first project. The borrower made a...