Even with limited finances, there are options available right now to create your real estate portfolio. Here are some creative ways you can get going—as well as what not to do to avoid investment pitfalls.

A multifamily property, like a duplex, triplex, or quadplex, is an excellent addition to any real estate investor’s portfolio and can provide advantages over traditional single family homes. But like any property, favorable financing is oftentimes the key to its success. Here’s how to get the fin...

Want to buy a house with no money down or use sweat equity to purchase a home? The Home Possible and HomeReady programs are some of the best options those with less than stellar finances can use to get started in real estate investing.

If you’re looking to get approved for a residential mortgage, you’ll want to follow these five parameters I’ve laid out. I’ll take you through each one and how they can help you get the (literal) stamp of approval for buying your next property.

The number one excuse for not getting started in real estate is “I don’t have enough money.” The VA loan eliminates this excuse completely! The VA loan allows for 100 percent financing on homes, meaning veterans aren’t required to pay a single penny! Read on to discover even more perks of this fi...

In the age of the internet and social media, some lenders are misrepresenting themselves or worse—operating fraudulently. Investors, be cautious! Here’s what you need to know to avoid falling into a costly trap.

As a real estate investor, one of the worst things that can happen is searching for months to find the perfect property only to get turned down when it comes time to get financing. How do you avoid this most unpleasant experience? These tips will help.

When does it make sense to pull the trigger and refinance a property? For the most part, it’s actually pretty simple. There are three major reasons to refinance a property. We’ll address each separately.

You can buy a house if you don’t have any money. Yes, it’s true. Personally, I’m a big believer in going out, working hard, and saving $50,000 to $100,000 in cold hard cash. But by popular demand, here’s how you theoretically could purchase property without any money out of pocket.

The VA loan is one of the most misunderstood loan programs available. That’s why I put this guide together—to answer any questions you may have and enlighten you on this very helpful loan.

Often first-time real estate investors struggle with finding enough capital to make their first rental or flip purchase, thinking they must have a down payment of 20% or more to get into a property. Learn how to drop your price of entry to 3.5% down with an FHA loan and keep the ball rolling from...

Several hard money lenders have started advertising zero down loans. Are these what they claim to be? Are these a good option for investors? Let’s take a closer look at a couple no down payment loan offers.