We interview Sohin Shah, co-founder of InstaLend, a private mortgage lender specializing in loans for real estate investors. Sohin discusses the growth of InstaLend, the advantages of private lending over traditional banking, the various loan products offered, and how technology is leveraged to streamline the lending process. He also shares insights on risk management in construction loans, market trends, and the future outlook for real estate investing.  https://www.instalend.com/ 

Takeaways
- InstaLend specializes in lending to landlords and real estate investors.
- Private lenders focus on property value rather than personal income.
- InstaLend can close loans in 10 to 14 days, much faster than banks.
- The company uses institutional capital from Wall Street for lending.
- Loan terms can vary based on credit score and debt service coverage ratio.
- Sohin emphasizes the importance of local appraisers for accurate property valuation.
- Construction loans require experienced investors or licensed general contractors.
- The Midwest is currently seeing a lot of real estate activity.
- Investors can benefit from cash flow, depreciation, and property appreciation.
- Real estate offers tax advantages, such as tax-free refinancing.