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The long-running historically low-interest rates have created many options for landlords. First of all, many more people have been able to get into this investment game because it has been easier to qualify for interest rates as low as 3%. Getting into rental properties was a good move in the first place and became much better as property values jumped to ever higher values. Now established landlords with properties worth considerably more than the purchase price have a huge spectrum of options available. Positive Cash Flow is a Great Tool for Landlords Stating the obvious, positive cash flow from rentals opens the door to more options. The three most common options are: Using the... Read more
The housing market continually outdid itself this year, seeming to set new records every month thanks to a home buying rush that started last year. “The real estate...
When the pandemic engulfed the world last year, few analysts predicted that the multifamily sector would flourish and thrive so well. Most suspected that the sector...
A lot of work goes into applying for a mortgage — from rounding up your financial records to making sure your credit score is in tiptop shape. Another important...
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners could soon lose or sell their homes as Covid-related mortgage bailout programs expire. The federal government, big banks and...
Real estate professionals weigh the pros and cons of scoring a deal on your next property investment. Thinking about making a move? You might have added a foreclosure to your shortlist of properties to consider. As many state-wide foreclosure bans introduced during the pandemic expire this fall, searches for “pros and cons of buying a foreclosure” have risen 250%. But before you sign any paperwork, it’s important to know the special circumstances involved with purchasing a foreclosure. Foreclosures are properties in which the homeowner has defaulted on the mortgage, and someone (often a bank) has legally obtained possession of the deed or title. According to Dr.... Read more
In the traditional sense, hard money lending means a lender with a short-term loan to an investor or developer, typically for use as a down payment on a property. The...
Definition & Examples of Like-Kind Real Estate Like-kind real estate is a piece of property or land that is similar to another in nature or character. This...
Real estate is an alternative asset worth investing in, and these expert tips will make sure that investment earns enough to support your retirement. Stock market...
Reduced closing costs for investment property buyers Are you buying a multifamily property to rent out? If so, you might be able to get your closing costs covered —...
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