Investors: Stop Worrying About Interest Rates—Here’s Why Right Now Is the Time to Buy
Now that the new year buzz has settled and the reality of persistently high mortgage rates has set in, how should investors react?
Real Estate Financing
Find a traditional mortgage or discover new creative financing methods.
Trust Deeds: The Real Estate Investment You Missed Out on in 2023
As an investor, you have many options when it comes to where you put your money. Trust deeds offer another way to get creative with your financing.
A New Interest-Free Financing Program for Investors Is Coming Online: Is It Right for You?
The program allows you to receive a partial down payment loan with no interest. We'll explain how it all works and if it's a smart move for investors.
Is the New 5% Down Fannie Mae Multifamily Loan as Lucrative as We Thought? Here’s Our Analysis
In November, the 5% down Fannie Mae loan for multifamily properties was released to thunderous applause. We analyze a deal under the new program to see just how beneficial it…
No Closing Cost Refinance—Is it Right for You?
A no closing cost refinance is a type of mortgage refinancing where the lender covers upfront closing costs in exchange for a slightly higher interest rate on the new loan.
What Is a NACA Mortgage?
The NACA Mortgage program helps thousands of people purchase homes every year. They offer below-market mortgage rates and financial counseling programs to help more people take advantage of homeownership.
HELOC or Cash-Out Refi? What’s the Best Choice in 2024
Here’s a look at the tradeoff between HELOCs and cash-out refinances—the two most common and popular ways to tap into your home equity while maintaining and keeping the ownership of your home.
7 of the Best Alternative Real Estate Investing Strategies
When it comes to real estate, there are a few go-to routes that many investors are typically drawn to. Flipping homes for resale is one. Obtaining and managing a rental…
Private Lending or Landlording: What Makes More Sense Right Now?
With interest rates as high as they are, is now the time to enter the market as a private lender? Here's what you need to know.
High Interest Rates Have Impacted HELOCs—But Can You Still Get One?
Stop being concerned with ROI and IRR. Stop putting yourself in speculative positions. The path to wealth is boring, and this is what you should be paying attention to.
How You Can Get In on Real Estate’s Best Kept Secret: Assumable Mortgages
Housing is the single-largest expense for most Americans. Those looking to offset living expenses, build equity, and earn rental income have become enamored with house hacking. For new investors, house hacking…
Understanding APR on Loans
The APR (annual percentage rate) on a loan is the total cost of borrowing money. Understanding APR is crucial when applying for a mortgage, personal loan, credit card, or real…
Unsecured Loans: What Are They?
As a real estate investor, you should know about all your loan options. Secured and unsecured loans are the main types, and smart investors understand how to use both to…
