A Nashville native, Tyler Cauble dropped out of college after learning he was a great salesman. He talks about the future of commercial real estate and how it differs from residential. Getting a loan for an investment, may be easier than you think.

You are receiving a money from family for your down payment. Here are the easiest and most common types of home loans that you can use gift funds for: Conventional and FHA. Be prepared that you and your donor will have to give proof of transfer and bank statements. What you can and can't do with gift money.

This year we gave to families, communities, and organizations doing great work to support and build up our community. Here are some brief highlights of the 26 giving Tuesday episodes we did (you can find them on our YouTube). 1. A family that was unemployed during Covid-19 quarantine

2. A local family shelter working to rehabilitate homeless families 3. A rural Title I school in Tennessee that needed computers and internet access for distance learning

We hope that this encourages you to support and give back to your community when you are able.

From this episode:

Safe Haven Family Shelter - safehaven.org

School Giving - adoptaclassroom.org

Renovation Loans can work for Purchasing AND Refinancing your home. Here is why they are different than a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or Construction Loans. Former General Contractor and now Renovation Loan Specialist, Craig Morren explains everything you need to know.

Did you know you may not need an in person appraisal? You can work with your Loan Officer and Realtor to get a desktop appraisal or estimate of what your home is worth. Save time and social distance!

Featuring Financial Services Innovation Expert Jay Schulman. We break down how blockchain technology will affect everything from the home buying process to applying for jobs.

Daniel P. Simon is a Finance and Fintech Expert, CEO of Vested, and Author of "The Money Hackers: How a group of misfits took on Wallstreet and changed finance forever." We chat about the rapidly evolving world of finance, what financial values different age groups have, and what to look for with companies like Facebook.

Quick tips for repairing your credit. Chad has experience years of rebuilding his credit after filing for bankruptcy. Here are some ways to rebuild that you may not know about!

A quick over-view for buying or refinancing during Covid-19. If you are self-employed, work variable hours, get commission or bonuses - this information is for you. How to prepare, what to expect, and what questions to ask your lender. If you have been in forbearance, here's what you need to consider before you refinance.

Alec Hanson wrote a book, "The Modern Lending Playbook," and then decided to follow his own advice by embracing technology. He released 100 videos in 100 days, has a podcast and enjoys connecting with Loan Officers on social media. Alec is the SVP of Production at loanDepot. His second book is out now, "Bypassed: A modern guide for local mortgage pros left behind by the digital customer."