--- title: Real Estate and Trust Deed Investment Blog | Trust Deed Capital description: California Real Estate news and trends related to trust deed investments and private money loans. Trust Deed Capital, Inc. is a private money lender. --- [![Trust Deed Capital](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/hs-fs/file-16494019-png/images/trust-deed-capital-logo.png "Trust Deed Capital")](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/) CALL 1 (888) 563-5588 Search ![Hard Money Lender Investors](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/hs-fs/images/blog.png) ## [3 Renovations That are Better Left As They Are](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-renovations-that-are-better-left-as-they-are) ## [Is Multifamily Property a Good First Investment?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/is-multifamily-property-a-good-first-investment) ## [How to Handle Problems in California that Arise After a Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-to-handle-problems-in-california-that-arise-after-a-flip) ## [4 Calculations Real Estate Investors Should Know By Heart](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-calculations-real-estate-investors-should-know-by-heart) ## [Is House Flipping While Working a 9-5 Job a Good Idea?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/is-house-flipping-while-working-a-9-5-job-a-good-idea) ## [5 Ways to Get Funding for Your First Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-ways-to-get-funding-for-your-first-flip) ## [6 Types of Problem Tenants](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/6-types-of-problem-tenants) ## [Should You Ever Buy a Property for More Than It’s Worth?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/should-you-ever-buy-a-property-for-more-than-its-worth) ## [3 Main Types of Home Buyers](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-main-types-of-home-buyers) ## [What Real Estate Investors Should Know About Different LLCs in California](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/what-real-estate-investors-should-know-about-different-llcs-in-california) ## [4 Ways Technology Can Improve Your Real Estate Business](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-ways-technology-can-improve-your-real-estate-business) ## [Tips for Managing Your Contractors Effectively](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/tips-for-managing-your-contractors-effectively) ## [How to Get Started Investing in a New Region (Plus Some Words of Caution)](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-to-get-started-investing-in-a-new-region-plus-some-words-of-caution) ## [4 Best Ways to Start Investing in Real Estate Later In Life](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-best-ways-to-start-investing-in-real-estate-later-in-life) ## [The Real Estate Maxim to Take with a Grain of Salt](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-real-estate-maxim-to-take-with-a-grain-of-salt) ## [California Voters Nix Proposition 10, More Rent Controls](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/california-voters-nix-proposition-10-more-rent-controls) ## [2 Potential Maintenance Hazards to Look Out For](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/2-potential-maintenance-hazards-to-look-out-for) ## [Investors: Are Hoarder Houses Worth It?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/investors-are-hoarder-houses-worth-it) ## [3 Ways to Make Landlording Less Hands-On](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-ways-to-make-landlording-less-hands-on) ## [5 Problems to Look for Before Investing in Rental Properties in California](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-problems-to-look-for-before-investing-in-rental-properties-in-california) ## [5 Tips About Security Deposits](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-tips-about-security-deposits) ## [3 Compelling Reasons to Invest in California Real Estate](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-compelling-reasons-to-invest-in-california-real-estate) ## [Top 8 Cheapest Property Improvements You can Make](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/top-8-cheapest-property-improvements-you-can-make) ## [The Quickest Ways to Get a Hard Money Loan in California](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-quickest-ways-to-get-a-hard-money-loan-in-california) ## [Is a Hard Money Loan the Right Choice for Your Investment Property?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/is-a-hard-money-loan-the-right-choice-for-your-investment-property) ## [5 Secrets to Becoming a Successful Landlord](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-secrets-to-becoming-a-successful-landlord) ## [5 Features of Old Homes You Shouldn't Change](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-features-not-to-change-in-old-homes) ## [5 Necessary Maintenance Items to Keep Rentals Running Smoothly](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-necessary-maintenance-items-to-keep-rentals-running-smoothly) ## [The 5 Best Books on Real Estate Investment](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-5-best-books-on-real-estate-investment) ## [4 Simple Methods for Improving Your Tenant Screening Process](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-simple-methods-for-improving-your-tenant-screening-process) ## [Investors: 5 Areas in California with High Job Growth Rate](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/investors-5-areas-in-california-with-high-job-growth-rate) ## [The Best Ways to Use a $20K Renovation Budget](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-best-ways-to-use-a-20k-renovation-budget) ## [Major Mistakes Long Term Real Estate Investors Make](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/major-mistakes-long-term-real-estate-investors-make) ## [4 Counties Of California With The Lowest Crime Rates](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-counties-of-california-with-the-lowest-crime-rates) ## [The Top 3 Points Young Californians Look For In a House](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-top-3-points-young-californians-look-for-in-a-house) ## [How to Handle Legally Raising your Rent in California](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-to-handle-legally-raising-your-rent-in-california) ## [5 Things to Look for When Flipping an Older Home](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-things-to-look-for-when-flipping-an-older-home) ## [The Pros and Cons of Including Utilities With Rent](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-including-utilities-with-rent) ## [4 Important Items You Can Negotiate When Making a Real Estate Deal](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-important-items-you-can-negotiate-when-making-a-real-estate-deal) ## [4 Reasons You Don't Need to See a House Before Buying to Rent](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-reasons-you-dont-need-to-see-a-house-before-buying-to-rent) ## [3 Areas in California to be Cautious of for Fix and Flip Projects](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-areas-in-california-to-be-cautious-for-fix-and-flip-projects) ## [Three Up and Coming Areas for 2018 Fix and Flip Projects](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-up-and-coming-areas-for-2018-fix-and-flip-projects) ## [Four of the Best School Districts in California](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/four-of-the-best-school-districts-in-california) ## [The Best Ways to Appeal to California Renters](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-best-ways-to-appeal-to-california-renters) ## [Four Tips to Renting a Property Without a Property Manager](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/four-tips-to-renting-a-property-without-a-property-manager) ## [How to Know When it is Time to Sell](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-to-know-when-it-is-time-to-sell) ## [5 Things You Learn by Screwing Up a Deal](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-things-you-learn-by-screwing-up-a-deal) ## [4 Lessons About Fix and Flips You Usually Learn the Hard Way](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-lessons-about-fix-and-flips-you-usually-learn-the-hard-way) ## [3 Ways to Reduce Risk on Your Flips](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-ways-to-reduce-risk-on-your-flips) ## [Should You Have a Partner on Your Flips?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/should-you-have-a-partner-on-your-flips) ## [Superhost: How to Ensure Your Investment Rental Property Gets 5 Stars on AirBnB](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/superhost-how-to-ensure-your-investment-rental-property-gets-5-stars-on-airbnb) ## [Will People Buy or Rent in 2018?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/will-people-buy-or-rent-in-2018) ## [Four Things You Can Take Away from How the Market Performed This Year](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/four-things-you-can-take-away-from-how-the-market-performed-this-year) ## [Four Things You Can Do to Generate Long Term Profits](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/four-things-you-can-do-to-generate-long-term-profits) ## [How the Housing Market may Perform in 2018](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-the-housing-market-may-perform-in-2018) ## [Should you be Renting your California investment property on AirBNB?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/should-you-be-renting-your-california-investment-property-on-airbnb) ## [5 Areas In California Best For Rental Properties](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-areas-in-california-best-for-rental-properties) ## [How to Invest in California Real Estate Without a Ton of Savings](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-to-invest-in-california-real-estate-without-a-ton-of-savings) ## [How to Quickly Estimate a Property's Value Potential](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-to-quickly-estimate-a-propertys-value-potential) ## [Buy and Hold: 7 Improvements That Make Your Property More Rentable](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/buy-and-hold-7-improvements-that-make-your-property-more-rentable) ## [5 Things You can do to Sell a Fix and Flip House FAST](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-things-you-can-do-to-sell-a-fix-and-flip-house-fast) ## [To Find the Best Renters for Your Investment Property, Ask These 6 Questions](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/to-find-the-best-renters-for-your-investment-property-ask-these-6-questions) ## [Will You Make More Money from Renting or Selling Your Investment Property?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/will-you-make-more-money-from-renting-or-selling-your-investment-property) ## [Real Estate Classes/Seminars To Help You Invest in California Markets](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/real-estate-classes/seminars-to-help-you-invest-in-california-markets) ## [Trust Deed Investing: Investing in Funds vs. Investing in Notes](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/trust-deed-investing-investing-in-funds-vs.-investing-in-notes) ## [5 Reasons to Use a Hard Money Lender for Your Next Home Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-reasons-to-use-a-hard-money-lender-for-your-next-home-flip) ## [5 Ways to Set Realistic Goals for Your Flip Business](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-ways-to-set-realistic-goals-for-your-flip-business) ## [4 Advantages of Staggering Multiple Flips](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-advantages-of-staggering-multiple-flips) ## [New to Fix and Flip? 4 Tips to Ensure a Smooth Start](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/new-to-fix-and-flip-4-tips-to-ensure-a-smooth-start) ## [5 Books/Resources That Give Great Flipping Advice](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-books/resources-that-give-great-flipping-advice) ## [How to Handle the Dwindling Home Inventory in California](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-to-handle-the-dwindling-home-inventory-in-california) ## [What do Private or Hard Money Lenders look for when evaluating your loan?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/what-do-private-or-hard-money-lenders-look-for-when-evaluating-your-loan) ## [Buy and Hold: How to Make Sure Tenants Pay Rent on Time](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/buy-and-hold-how-to-make-sure-tenants-pay-rent-on-time) ## [5 Things You HAVE to Know Before Buying a Property to Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-things-you-have-to-know-before-buying-a-property-to-flip) ## [4 New Problems You Face as Your Flipping Business Grows](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-new-problems-you-face-as-your-flipping-business-grows) ## [Does Your Credit Score Matter When Dealing with a Hard Money Lender?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/does-your-credit-score-matter-when-dealing-with-a-hard-money-lender) ## [How Many Flips Should You Be Doing at a Time?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-many-flips-should-you-be-doing-at-a-time) ## [Investing in Real Estate vs. Investing in Stocks](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/investing-in-real-estate-vs.-investing-in-stocks) ## [Quickly Ballpark the Repair Costs of Your Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/quickly-ballpark-the-repair-costs-of-your-flip) ## [Top Advice From Fix and Flippers You Should Try to Emulate](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/top-advice-from-fix-and-flippers-you-should-try-to-emulate) ## [6 Warning Signs That You’ve Hired a Bad Contractor](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/6-warning-signs-that-youve-hired-a-bad-contractor) ## [4 Myths About Fix and Flip that Most People Believe](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-myths-about-fix-and-flip-that-most-people-believe) ## [Should You Rent Your Investment Property Short-Term?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/should-you-rent-your-investment-property-short-term) ## [Two SoCal Property Management Companies Who Can Help You Find Good Tenants](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/two-socal-property-management-companies-who-can-help-you-find-good-tenants) ## [TV Shows That Get the Fix and Flip Process Right](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/tv-shows-that-get-the-fix-and-flip-process-right) ## [Sources to Trust for California Real Estate Advice](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/sources-to-trust-for-california-real-estate-advice) ## [Two of the Best Companies to Use for Tenant Background Checks](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/two-of-the-best-companies-to-use-for-tenant-background-checks) ## [Four Ways to Market Your Flip to Get the Best Buyers](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/four-ways-to-market-your-flip-to-get-the-best-buyers) ## [How Much Money Do You Actually Make On a Flip? Your Best Chances to Pull Maximum Profit](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-much-money-do-you-actually-make-on-a-flip-your-best-chances-to-pull-maximum-profit) ## [Things We Learned About California Investment Real Estate Last Year](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/things-we-learned-about-california-investment-real-estate-last-year) ## [The Best Social Media Networks for Fix and Flippers](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-best-social-media-networks-for-fix-and-flippers) ## [How To Avoid Sounding Like It's Your First Fix And Flip (Even If It Is)](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-to-avoid-sounding-like-its-your-first-fix-and-flip-even-if-it-is) ## [Three Challenges You Will Have To Face When Buying A California Fix And Flip Home](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-challenges-you-will-have-to-face-when-buying-a-california-fix-and-flip-home) ## [Getting Off On The Right Foot - Strategies For Success When Flipping Houses](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/getting-off-on-the-right-foot-strategies-for-success-when-flipping-houses) ## [Four Strategies For Success When Flipping a House](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/four-strategies-for-success-when-flipping-a-house) ## [Key Project Management Strategies for a Successful House Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/key-project-management-strategies-for-a-successful-house-flip) ## [The Best Ways to See if Fixing and Flipping is Right For You (Before Spending a Ton of Money)](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-best-ways-to-see-if-fixing-and-flipping-is-right-for-you-before-spending-a-ton-of-money) ## [Fix and Flip vs Buy and Hold: Comparing the Two Strategies](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/fix-and-flip-vs-buy-and-hold-comparing-the-two-strategies) ## [Three Things to Look Forward to in 2017’s California’s Real Estate Investment Market](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-things-to-look-forward-to-in-2017s-californias-real-estate-investment-market) ## [3 Hidden Issues to Look for when Considering a Distressed Property for Purchase](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-hidden-issues-to-look-for-when-considering-a-distressed-property-for-purchase) ## [5 Things To Look For When Hiring A Property Manager](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-things-to-look-for-when-hiring-a-property-manager) ## [How to Meet Your Real Estate Investment Goals in 2017](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-to-meet-your-real-estate-investment-goals-in-2017) ## [Four Buy and Hold Rehab Tips to Appeal to Renters](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/four-buy-and-hold-rehab-tips-to-appeal-to-renters) ## [Three Hard Truths about House Flipping as a Career](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-hard-truths-about-house-flipping-as-a-career) ## [Three New Year’s Resolutions to Run a Better Fix and Flip Business](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-new-years-resolutions-to-run-a-better-fix-and-flip-business) ## [The 3 Best (Free) Tools You Should Be Using To Find Properties](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-3-best-free-tools-you-should-be-using-to-find-properties) ## [3 Websites That Can Help You Save Money on Your Next Fix & Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-websites-that-can-help-you-save-money-on-your-next-fix-flip) ## [2017 Outlook: The Best and Worst CA Markets for Fix and Flips](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/2017-outlook-the-best-and-worst-ca-markets-for-fix-and-flips) ## [Is Having a Finished Attic or Basement Important To California Buyers?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/is-having-a-finished-attic-or-basement-important-to-california-buyers) ## [Three Things You Need To Know Before Getting Your First Fix and Flip Loan](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-things-you-need-to-know-before-getting-your-first-fix-and-flip-loan) ## [4 Ways To Cater To Singles With Your Fix and Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-ways-to-cater-to-singles-with-your-fix-and-flip) ## [Three Ways To Add The Most Value to Your Kitchen](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-ways-to-add-the-most-value-to-your-kitchen) ## [3 Habits of Successful Fix & Flippers](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-habits-of-successful-fix-flippers) ## [Three Home Improvements That Usually Cost A Lot, But Add Little Value](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-home-improvements-that-usually-cost-a-lot-but-add-little-value) ## [4 Ways To Appeal To Families With Your Fix and Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-ways-to-appeal-to-families-with-your-fix-and-flip) ## [Must-Have 2016 Real Estate Tools](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/must-have-2016-real-estate-tools) ## [4 Questions You Should be Asking if You're Investing in CA Real Estate From Out-of-State](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-questions-you-should-be-asking-if-youre-investing-in-ca-real-estate-from-out-of-state) ## [Three Advantages to Buying a Fix and Flip During the California Fall](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-advantages-to-buying-a-fix-and-flip-during-the-california-fall) ## [5 Things To Look Out For When Flipping a House That Had Pets](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-things-to-look-out-for-when-flipping-a-house-that-had-pets) ## [How Long Is Too Long To Sit On Your Flip?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-long-is-too-long-to-sit-on-your-flip) ## [Three Common Things Shared By High Return Fix and Flip Properties in California](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-common-things-shared-by-high-return-fix-and-flip-properties-in-california) ## [What Kind Of Homes Are Good For New Fix and Flippers?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/what-kind-of-homes-are-good-for-new-fix-and-flippers) ## [Three Things to Look for When Reviewing a Small Property vs a Larger Property](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-things-to-look-for-when-reviewing-a-small-property-vs-a-larger-property) ## [Five Small Things You Can Do To Save Money on Your Fix and Flip](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/five-small-things-you-can-do-to-save-money-on-your-fix-and-flip) ## [Real Estate Investing Woes: Three Common Issues Buyers In California Face](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/real-estate-investing-woes-three-common-issues-buyers-in-california-face) ## [Five Things That Will Make Your Fix and Flip Easier](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/five-things-that-will-make-your-fix-and-flip-easier) ## [3 End of Summer REI Opportunities to Take Advantage of Now](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-end-of-summer-rei-opportunities-to-take-advantage-of-now) ## [How Much DIY Is Too Much? How to Balance the Cost of a Contractor with Doing it Yourself](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/how-much-diy-is-too-much-how-to-balance-the-cost-of-a-contractor-with-doing-it-yourself) ## [3 Things That Can Turn a Renovation into a Nightmare and How to Avoid Them](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-things-that-can-turn-a-renovation-into-a-nightmare-and-how-to-avoid-them) ## [2 Common Types of Fix and Flip Houses You Will See a Lot of in California](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/2-common-types-of-fix-and-flip-houses-you-will-see-a-lot-of-in-california) ## [4 Signs That a Property Will Become a Hassle To Renovate](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-signs-that-a-property-will-become-a-hassle-to-renovate) ## [Three Ways To Take Advantage of The California Summer Real Estate Season](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/three-ways-to-take-advantage-of-the-california-summer-real-estate-season) ## [4 Problems With a Fix and Flip Property that Are Easy to Overlook](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-problems-with-a-fix-and-flip-property-that-are-easy-to-overlook) ## [5 “Little Things” You Can Do To Make Your Open House More Appealing](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/5-little-things-you-can-do-to-make-your-open-house-more-appealing) ## [CA Property Rehab Checklist: Four Things to Look for When Evaluating a Property](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/ca-property-rehab-checklist-four-things-to-look-for-when-evaluating-a-property) ## [What Does This Summer Mean For Fix and Flip Homes?](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/what-does-this-summer-mean-for-fix-and-flip-homes) ## [4 Inexpensive Ways to Add the Most Value to Your Property](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/4-inexpensive-ways-to-add-the-most-value-to-your-property) ## [The 3 Most Common Challenges Faced By California Fix and Flippers](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/the-3-most-common-challenges-faced-by-california-fix-and-flippers) ## [3 Areas in Southern California That Are On the Rise for Fix and Flips](https://www.trustdeedcapital.com/blog/3-areas-in-southern-california-that-are-on-the-rise-for-fix-and-flips) ## 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