The Difference Between Cash and Hard Money (Know This)

2 Mar 2026 · 0 min
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Steve D. Valentine breaks down why most real estate "cash" deals aren't actually cash. About 90% are financed through private hard-money lenders who impose their own rules: appraisals, debt-to-income ratios, and other conditions that can block a deal from closing.

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