Velocity investors are nearly two times more likely to work with an independent mortgage broker to obtain financing for residential investment and small commercial properties than other investors who prefer a large bank.

It’s no secret that location and cost are two of the most important considerations when purchasing any type of property. However, when it comes to investment properties, you also need to understand the importance of cash flow.

Investors who purchase single-family homes as an investment outnumber the second most popular investment property — condominiums — by nearly three to one.

Velocity investors have a significantly higher incidence in purchasing a small apartment, multi-family or small commercial buildings.

Servicing real estate investors provides an opportunity for repeat business since the typical investor often owns several investment properties.

Interest rates are the most important factor when investors consider a mortgage loan. However, other factors like certainty to close, a flexible term and cash flow become important for investors who don’t qualify for a traditional bank loan.

Velocity investors are twice as likely to utilize real estate auctions, nearly five times more likely to use other real estate investors, and almost three times more likely to use a mortgage broker to find investment properties.

Velocity investors are twice as likely to ask a friend or associate and three times more likely to ask other real estate investors for a recommendation when researching lenders for investment property loans.

While six out of ten independent real estate investors rely upon the assistance of a real estate agent when they’re looking for investment properties, age plays a significant role in the choice of other methods used.

If your goal is to attract independent real estate investors and small business owners, your sales strategy and messaging should focus on flexible underwriting, ease of qualification, and a shorter time to close.