The Benefits of Multi-Family Properties
06
Jan
By Kyle Muth
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Real Estate Investments, Rental Properties

The Benefits of Multi-Family Properties

Whether you’re in the market for a new home for your family or looking to invest in real estate, buying a multi-family property could be the answer to your housing and financial needs. We’ll discuss some of the benefits of multi-family and how you can get started building a winning portfolio.   What Is A Multi-Family Property? A multi-family home is a building that houses separate units where more than one family can reside. A multi-family home will have a designated kitchen and bathroom for each unit. Each unit will likely have a separate entrance, separate utility shut-off valves and utility…
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All About Fix and Flip Loans
07
Dec
By Kyle Muth
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Fix-and-Flip,

All About Fix and Flip Loans

Flipping property is a popular investment option for both individuals and institutional investors. Fix-and-flip loans help bridge the gap between the buyer’s capital and the property’s purchase price and renovation costs. These loans are short-term in nature and are typically repaid with proceeds from the property sale. But this is just the beginning. Let’s take a look at what fix-and-flip loans are and how to start financing a real estate flip. What are Fix-and-Flip Loans? Fix-and-flip loans are short-term loans used by real estate investors to purchase and improve a property to then sell for a profit. These improvements range…
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How Can I Invest in Real Estate with Little Money?
18
Nov
By Kyle Muth
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Real Estate, Real Estate Investments,

How Can I Invest in Real Estate with Little Money?

Although most people think of real estate as an investment only for affluent individuals or those with a lot of capital to invest, the reality is that you can invest in real estate with very little money. For example, many large real estate companies are publicly traded, and you can simply purchase stock in such companies — real estate brokerages, real estate development companies, construction companies, etc. You can also buy into a real estate investment trust (REIT), which we will discuss in more detail below. Additionally, one of the newer forms of real estate investing, which allows individuals to…
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Real Estate 101: Real Estate Investing Companies and Investment Trusts
11
Nov
By Kyle Muth
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Real Estate, Real Estate Investments

Real Estate 101: Real Estate Investing Companies and Investment Trusts

In the last real estate investing article for beginners, we covered real estate investing for the individual. However, a significant portion of all real estate is owned and controlled by real estate  investment companies. These are generally companies organized as traditional businesses — such as corporations, LLCs, LLPs, etc. Here we’ll explore the world of real estate investing companies and how they work. What Are Real Estate Investing Companies?  Real estate investment companies are essentially groups of investors who raise capital from other investors and deploy this capital to purchase real estate, either for long-term cash flow and appreciation or for…
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Real Estate Investing for Beginners
04
Nov
By Kyle Muth
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Real Estate Investments,

Real Estate Investing for Beginners

Real estate accounts for 60% of the world’s mainstream assets — and a significant portion of all national, corporate and personal wealth. With that in mind, real estate investing clearly deserves consideration from any individual or business looking for asset classes in which to invest a portion of their capital.  However, before you can make informed decisions about whether or not to invest in real estate, and which of the many types of real estate might make the most sense for you, you first need to understand real estate investing basics. Here we will provide you with a broad introduction…
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SBA 504 Loans For Commercial Real Estate
29
Oct
By Kyle Muth
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Real Estate Investments,

SBA 504 Loans For Commercial Real Estate

Businesses looking for commercial real estate financing may want to consider the Small Business Administration’s 504 loan program, which provides low-interest, long-term, fully amortizing commercial real estate loans for eligible borrowers. While SBA 504 loans are not available for apartment buildings, they are available for commercial, owner-occupied properties such as daycares, hotels, office buildings, retail buildings, and more. To qualify, a property must be more than 51% owner-occupied. While they are mainly used for commercial real estate, they can also be used to finance heavy equipment. In addition to SBA 504 loans, the SBA also offers SBA 7(a) loans which…
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Refinancing Rental Properties
15
Oct
By Kyle Muth
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Rental Properties, Rental Refinance, ,

Refinancing Rental Properties

Refinancing rental properties has become synonymous with several compelling benefits. At the very least, it can unlock a multitude of wealth-building opportunities, including the ability to lower interest rates and monthly payments, improve loan terms, and earn additional cash flow. That said, far too few new investors are aware that this strategy even exists. For one reason or another, there’s an entire contingent of investors that don’t even realize the opportunity they are missing out on. Despite the many reasons one may have to refinance rental property assets, the process should not be taken lightly. To be clear, rental property…
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