In the pursuit of financial freedom, passive income investments have become a popular strategy for individuals seeking to generate income without active participation. Passive income investments allow you to put your money to work, earning returns and building wealth while you sleep. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the basics of passive income investments, … Read more
In a recent research summary by the Urban Institute, titled “Addressing America’s Affordable Housing Crisis,” experts shed light on the severity of the housing crisis and the potential for real estate investors to play a transformative role. According to their findings, the shortage of affordable housing has reached alarming levels, with only 37 affordable and … Read more
In the investment world, choosing the right asset class can make a significant difference in the returns you generate. While traditional options like Treasury bonds or certificates of deposit (CDs) have long been considered safe havens for conservative investors, there’s another compelling alternative that can offer both stability and attractive yields: Mortgage Real Estate Investment … Read more
ZINC’s Principal Todd Pigott recently met with investors to review the Fund’s current performance, effects of residential housing market trends and how ZINC is adjusting to continue to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns. In the presentation, which you can watch below, Todd covered: The state & performance of the fund. Where is the market trending and … Read more
The ZINC Income Fund continues to deliver attractive risk adjusted monthly returns despite market volatility. Our core objectives still stand; deliver monthly cash distributions, mitigate risk and protect investor principal all with the focus on one asset class, entry level residential fix and flips, which still remains very strong. However, out of an abundance of … Read more
When looking into real estate opportunities, often an investor will be evaluating debt and equity offerings. Investopedia has created a comprehensive comparison of the pros and cons to debt and equity real estate investments. Debt Investments These investments involve an entity or fund lending on behalf of the investor to the property owner with their … Read more
Money.com recently posted its “5 Expert Predictions for the Housing Market in 2023”. What happens in the residential housing market has a direct effect on the ZINC Income Fund, with its focus on residential fix and flip loans. The article discussed potential 2023 trends including: Mortgage Rates Likely to Pull Back After increasing to a … Read more
As investors search for risk mitigated yielding investments, the ZINC Income Fund continues to perform well. In third quarter 2022, the fund delivered an annualized return of 8.32%, its highest quarter since inception. The increase in return to investors was fueled by a 1% increase in loan rates during the quarter. This rate increase should … Read more
While navigating these uncertain times, investors are focused on mitigating their risk while investing in products that will deliver consistent, high yields. An article from Kiplinger presented numerous alternatives to earn yield in today’s market. Below is a list of those options along with potential yield to investors. Short-Term Cash Investments: 0%-2% Despite these rates … Read more
