12 episodes
CFO Squared - Chats about Financial & Financing Optimization Karl Baker
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- Business
We’re here to help you know how to finance your business. We will also talk about other financial issues impacting your business and ideas to help you succeed.
There is so much noise out there - ”Close your loan today!” ”We’ll fund your business!” ”We’ll get you funded!” The fact of the matter is that getting the attention of lenders is very difficult. This is a no-nonsense podcast to help you know how to get funding. Some sample topics: What funding products are out there, what you need to do to position yourself, what you need to do to qualify, what a day in the life of a lender is like. We also want to talk about other business and financial issues that will help you. Some sample topics: accounting software, startup financial strategies, reporting, data management. The sky‘s the limit!
If you’re a business owner or a real estate investor, our hope is that this podcast will help you advance your cause.
Reach out to us with questions, comments or ideas you have for the show. We‘ll do our best to address them in a future show.
617-386-7127
KBaker@InfinityCommCapital.com
www.InfinityCommCapital.com
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Episode 12 - Keys to Success in Closing a Loan
Talking to lenders about your funding needs is very fun! However, actually navigating through the entire loan process can be challenging. In this podcast, we encourage borrowers to remain focused and offer some keys to success to getting a loan closed.
W. Karl Baker, CPA
Infinity Commercial Capital, LLC
(617) 386-7145
kbaker@InfinityCommCapital.com
www.InfinityCommCapital.com
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Episode 11 - The Episode Where I Talk About Myself...
I talk about myself? Why would I do that? I’m hoping it gives some perspective. Understanding my background will provide the basis for why we do what we do, the service we provide, the advice we give, and the basis for that advice from our experience.
W. Karl Baker, CPA
Infinity Commercial Capital, LLC
(617) 386-7145
kbaker@InfinityCommCapital.com
www.InfinityCommCapital.com
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Episode 10 - Key Ratios to Understand in Real Estate Investing and Financing
There are a few key ratios and metrics to understand when evaluating a real estate investment opportunity. It is important to understand these metrics as an investor, and it is important to understand how lenders use these metrics to evaluate an investment. In this episode, we discuss these metrics: how to calculate, what they mean, why they matter, and how to use them in an investment evaluation.
W. Karl Baker, CPA
Infinity Commercial Capital, LLC
(617) 386-7145
kbaker@InfinityCommCapital.com
www.InfinityCommCapital.com
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Episode 9: Lessons Learned from Big Bank Pre-Qualification Letters
Do you get those big bank pre-qualification letters like I do? They are very promising and exciting. You're pre-qualified for huge dollars! Apply now! Fast funding! Great rates!
The reality can be very different than the marketing piece promises, and it is very important to understand that. There may be more strategically beneficial paths for the funding you seek. Let's talk about that.
W. Karl Baker
Infinity Commercial Capital, LLC
(617) 386-7145
kbaker@InfinityCommCapital.com
www.InfinityCommCapital.com
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Episode 8: Single Family Home Investment Financing Options and Strategies
Do you invest in single family homes? Did you know there are multiple financing options for purchasing those homes? Unlike other investment property financing options, you can borrow under your personal name or under your business name. Which is the better option? We'll talk about those options and teach you how to make that decision.
W. Karl Baker, CPA
617-386-7145
kbaker@InfinityCommCapital.com -
Episode 7: Common Accounting Errors in Financial Reporting
You should listen to this!
Your financial statements tell a story, and you want them to reflect the real one! You need to manage your business with accurate data. When you approach a lender, you have one shot.
kbaker@InfinityCommCapital.com
617-386-7145