In this conversation, our founder, Michael DeAngelis, discusses the niche of hard money lending in Long Island. He emphasizes the importance of local knowledge in lending, the dynamics of the Long Island real estate market, and acquisition strategies for investors. Michael also explains the permit process for construction and the standards for finishing homes in the area. He concludes with insights on future projects and how to connect with his team.

Learn how to invest in Long Island real estate. Expert guide to Nassau and Suffolk County strategies, financing, neighborhoods, and building your team.

Complete checklist for Long Island hard money loans. Entity docs, credit requirements, down payments & what local private lenders actually need to close fast.

Equiquest's Ultra Short-Term Bridge Loans save Long Island BRRRR, wholetail & short-sale investors $10K-$15K per deal. 1-month minimums. Nassau & Suffolk focused. Apply now.

Learn how draw schedules work for Long Island fix and flips. Avoid costly delays with town inspections, permit issues, and septic mandates. Expert guide inside.

2025 Long Island fix and flip construction costs revealed: $25-175/sq ft real pricing from active projects. Kitchen, bath, permit costs + profit strategies.

Mike DeAngelis joins the Highlighting the Journey podcast with DanDan The Podcast Man and shares his grit-built path and exactly how Equiquest Hard Money funds Long Island flips and BRRRRs; fast, local, aligned.

Compare Long Island hard money costs: Kiavi vs local lenders. Real examples show how hidden fees, slow draws & lost deals cost investors $47,000+ annually.

Learn why a Long Island hard money lender might decline deals. Fix-and-flip expert reveals top 4 reasons loans don't get funded in Nassau & Suffolk counties.

Complete 2025 guide to flipping houses on Long Island. Learn pre-approval requirements, market analysis, team building & permit process. Hard money tips included.

Discover why $1M+ Long Island luxury flips generate $300,000+ profits while typical flips average $70,000. Local hard money lender reveals the math behind high-end real estate investing success.

Learn the truth about 24-hour hard money closings on Long Island. Local lender reveals what's real, what's hype, and how to close deals in 3-4 days.

Your After Repair Value calculation will make or break your deal. As a private hard money real estate lender operating in Suffolk and Nassau counties, the ARV is the FIRST thing I look at when evaluating a loan application. Get it wrong, and you're not just losing my funding—you're potentially walking into a financial disaster.

Equiquest’s Michael DeAngelis joins Long Island Legends to share his journey from growing up on Long Island and becoming the first in his family to graduate college, to building a successful career in sales leadership and ultimately launching a private hard money lending firm dedicated to funding local real estate investors.

Our founder, Michael DeAngelis, visits the Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast to share his journey from humble beginnings on Long Island to building a successful career in sales leadership and real estate investing.