Buying a Short Term Rental Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue
08
Feb
By Kyle Muth
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Buying a Short Term Rental Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

Whether you're buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you're thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue. Let's take a quick look at a few steps that you can take to maximize the revenue that your investment properties bring in each month. Upgrade Your Home to Give It a Luxurious Feel It should go without saying that if you want your home to rent for a high price it has to have a significant…
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Long Term Multi-Family Loans
13
Jan
By Kyle Muth
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Real Estate Investments

Long Term Multi-Family Loans

Financing a duplex or multi-family home can be a smart way to build wealth. So, what’s the difference between a duplex, multifamily and commercial property? Duplex: Duplexes are multi-family homes with two units sharing the same building. You can receive a mortgage for a duplex through FHA. However, if you want a government loan like an FHA loan or through Fannie Mae, you will need to occupy one of those units. Multifamily unit: Homes with up to four units are considered residential for the purpose of financing. The multifamily mortgage loan requirements provide you with the same kind of options…
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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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