Blog - Pacific Private Money

We’re flooded with negative headlines about today’s real estate market. Whether it’s about record-low inventory or record historically high-interest rates, today’s media landscape paints a doom-and-gloom picture designed to elicit feelings of 2008. Here’s a statement you’re not likely to hear: Interest rates are high and likely going up, which can mean opportunities for buyers….

There’s an old, albeit unrefined, adage in media, “If it bleeds, it leads,” which encapsulates the notion that humans are generally drawn to stories of distress or disaster. No matter what the topic is, it’s a tried-and-true premise that negative headlines sell. In the real estate space, investors find themselves frequently presented with negatively focused…

Every investor wants the “best” return for their capital – but how exactly is that defined? The short answer is that it varies based on individual goals. Fundamentally, all investors can agree that they want their money somewhere safe and secure which also produces high yields. In traditional markets, that typically means sacrificing liquidity. What…

Choosing alternative investment options for your portfolio certainly isn’t a new concept, but what has changed is the types of investments that fall under the alternative umbrella. What used to be predominantly private equity and hedge funds has expanded into art, rare wine collections, and even cannabis, depending on the state. But the most “traditional”…

One of the first questions that can arise when deciding how to buy investment property is also one of the most important to answer. Should I go into debt when investing in real estate? Here’s a rule of thumb to address this question: pay down the debt until and unless the return on it is…

2020 was a record-setting year in many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic raged around the world, forcing businesses and private citizens into lockdowns of varying duration. It saw record levels of unrest as protestors demanded social justice and racial equality. 2020 also ushered in a record-setting year for wildfire damage in California. All told, almost 10,500…

California’s construction industry is one of the strongest and most diverse in the world. However, it’s often misperceived. From the outside, it often seems as though construction companies and real estate developers have everything necessary to move from project to project, with businesses and consumers smoothly falling into line and purchasing developed properties. However, that smooth,…

We live in a bizarre time. The stock market can be at an all-time high one day, and crash the next. We’ve seen the single largest decline in GDP in history, and yet some pundits claim that we’re not in a recession. To say that things are uncertain and that traditional investment options lack security…

Please join us on Wednesday, April 24th in San Rafael for our next fund information gathering. We look forward to updating you on the performance of the Pacific Private Money Fund. Feel free to bring a friend who might enjoy learning about Pacific Private Money’s investment opportunities. Date: Wednesday, April 24th Time: 6:00-8:00PM Location: McInnes…

Please join us on Tuesday, June 19th in Walnut Creek for our next fund information session. We had a great turnout for our May event in Novato and hope to see you at MoMo’s on June 19th! Date: Tuesday, June 19th Time: 6-8pm Location: MoMo’s in Walnut Creek 1444 N. California Blvd To RSVP, please register…