Our Favorite Asset Classes for Hard Money Lending in 2025
At VenusVenture.us, we believe hard money lending isn’t just about deploying capital quickly—it’s about putting money to work in the right asset classes. While every investment comes with risk, choosing the right properties and operators can make the difference between steady returns and avoidable losses. As we look toward 2025, here are the asset classes…Read More→
Where Most Hard Money Lenders Go Wrong (And How We Don’t)
Where Most Hard Money Lenders Go Wrong (And How We Don’t) Hard money lending has exploded in popularity, but not all lenders are created equal. Too often, borrowers and investors find themselves frustrated with lenders who promise speed but deliver confusion—or worse, risk. At VenusVenture.us, we’ve studied the pitfalls in this industry, and while we’re…Read More→
From Application to Closing in 72 Hours: Our Loan Process
From Application to Closing in 72 Hours: Our Loan Process In real estate, speed can mean the difference between winning a deal and watching it slip away. At VenusVenture.us, we’ve designed a lending process built for efficiency—moving borrowers from application to closing in as little as 72 hours. While we are a new firm in…Read More→
Why We Love Lending Against Real Assets
Why We Love Lending Against Real Assets At VenusVenture.us, we believe that the foundation of smart lending lies in the security of real, tangible assets. Unlike unsecured loans or speculative investments, lending against real estate provides a built-in safeguard: a hard asset that holds intrinsic value, even in uncertain markets. This is one of the…Read More→
3 Real Deals We Funded in the Last 60 Days
3 Real Deals We Funded in the Last 60 Days (And the Types We Aim to Support Soon) At VenusVenture.us, our mission is to provide real estate entrepreneurs with the capital they need to scale projects quickly and responsibly. While we are a new firm and have not yet closed our first round of loans,…Read More→
How to Structure a Loan with First-Lien Priority
How to Structure a Loan with First-Lien Priority When it comes to private and hard money lending, protecting investor capital is always the top priority. One of the most effective ways to do this is by ensuring first-lien priority on a loan. At VenusVenture.us, we view this as a non-negotiable safeguard that gives lenders security…Read More→
Our Favorite Asset Classes for Hard Money Lending in 2025
Our Favorite Asset Classes for Hard Money Lending in 2025 At VenusVenture.us, we believe hard money lending isn’t just about deploying capital quickly—it’s about putting money to work in the right asset classes. While every investment comes with risk, choosing the right properties and operators can make the difference between steady returns and avoidable losses….Read More→
The Story of Venus Ventures LLC
Venus Ventures LLC was born out of a simple but powerful idea: to create a trusted platform where investors could participate in well-researched real estate opportunities while targeting stable, above-market returns of 12–15% From Accounting to Real Estate The journey began with Manen Kothari, a Chartered Accountant from India (1999) and a CPA in the…Read More→
The Legal Side of Hard Money Lending Most Miss
The Legal Side of Hard Money Lending Most Miss Hard money lending has become a powerful tool for real estate entrepreneurs who need fast, flexible financing. Unlike traditional banks, private lenders can move quickly and structure deals creatively, making them a go-to choice for rehabbers, developers, and investors. But while speed and flexibility grab most…Read More→
What Every Real Estate Flipper Must Know Before Borrowing
What Every Real Estate Flipper Must Know Before Borrowing Flipping real estate can be one of the fastest ways to generate wealth, but it’s also a business that requires access to capital. For most investors, that means borrowing from hard money or private lenders. At VenusVenture.us, we believe successful borrowing starts with education. Whether you’re…Read More→