Many landlords are using refinance strategies to tap equity for portfolio growth or property improvements.
Have you recently refinanced to expand or improve your rentals? What results did you see?

Hey Landlords
Many investors I talk with are refinancing this quarter to pull equity for future acquisitions. Curious how you’re deciding when the time is right to refi — based on rates, equity growth, or tenant stab...

The ball was dropped and it sold for $362.5k (I would have definitely been able to offer more but we were told there were 5 offers higher than ours, seems likely that was BS in hopes we would raise our offer substantially - I suspect our offer was shopped as our initial offer was $90k over initial ask).  

Hey everyone,
I’ve been diving deeper into rental strategies and keep coming across Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) investing. Some investors love it for the guaranteed rent and lower vacancy, while others say the...

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Rate matters, but structure often matters more.There’s a world of tools beyond rate shopping that can dramatically change your deal’s economics:Buydowns: Temporary rate reductions (like a 2-1 buydown) that ease you into full payments.Seller credits: Negotiate to have the seller cover closing costs or fund your buydown.Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs): Useful if you plan to refinance or sell within a few years.Interest-only periods: Boost cash flow early, especially on value-add projects.Example:Let’s say you take a $300,000 loan.

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It’s a smart way to stay competitive and keep projects moving.Would love to hear your take are you seeing more borrowers turning to private funds this year compared to last?

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