When you have extra money, what do you do with it? You may buy something you have been longing to get, put it in a savings account, add to your 401k or choose a number of other options. There are many choices, but with the decline of our economy there is more doubt and hesitation when it comes to investing.

Real estate has long been a place for investors to put their money. With the challenged U.S. housing market however, some have shied away in recent years. With that said, there are others who have seen the opportunity and taken advantage of the still present buyer's market.

The Reuter's article at the link below highlights some investors' fascination with California real estate and the opportunities available.

International "super rich" investors see California as a current hot spot.

There are many ways to invest in real estate. Below are some to consider.

• Buying property and holding on to it until the market strengthens.
• Purchasing fixer-upper houses and flipping them for a profit.
• Investing in apartment complexes or other multiple housing units.
• Acquiring income producing commercial properties.
• Participating in trust deed loan investments.

If you are wanting to invest in the current California or Arizona real estate markets, you may choose to purchase property or participate as a fund provider for a trust deed loan. Source Capital provides alternative financing in the form of hard money loans for those who have been turned down by banks. Another way to invest is to work with Source Capital as a private money lender. By participating in this program you provide funding for a buyer so they can make a purchase. This is done in the form of trust deed loans.

Source Capital Funding, Inc. is a direct, private hard money lender that provides hard money loans throughout California and Arizona. We lend in San Diego and all major cities in California, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Anaheim, San Jose, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, Bakersfield and Riverside and also in Arizona including, Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler and Glendale. If you need a private hard money lender to fund your hard money loan or you want to work with Source Capital Funding as an investor, contact them at 858.705.6144. You can also email loan experts Sacha Ferrandi and Pat Hook using Source Capital's convenient online form.

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Source Capital Funding, Inc. is a direct, private lender providing hard money loans throughout California and Arizona. More information can be found at Source-Capital.com.