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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Advantages of Multi-Family Properties (Part 2)
23
Sep
By Kyle Muth
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Real Estate Investments,

Advantages of Multi-Family Properties (Part 2)

1. Scale faster Say you want to grow your real estate portfolio by 10 units. With single-family rental properties, you’d have to find 10 separate houses. That’s 10 different sellers, 10 different inspections, and potentially 10 different mortgages. Purchase a 10-unit apartment building, however, and just like that — you’re now the proud owner of 10 rental units. Lenders might want to take a closer look under your financial hood when you’re trying to close on an MFR, but it’s potentially a lot less hassle compared to investing in an equal number of SFR units.  2. Beneficial Economies of Scale…
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Single Family VS. Multi-Family Rentals — What You Need to Know! (Part 1)
21
Sep
By Kyle Muth
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Single Family VS. Multi-Family Rentals — What You Need to Know! (Part 1)

Should you invest in single-family rental properties or multifamily rental properties? When it comes to residential real estate, this is the debate among new and seasoned investors alike. While you can sift through juxtaposing opinions in online forums until you’re blue in the face, at the end of the day, it boils down to your personal criteria and investing goals. In this article we will analyze single-family rental (SFR) versus multifamily rental (MFR) properties, so you can choose the best route for you. Advantages of Single-Family Rentals: 1. Less Expensive to Get Started One of the biggest advantages of SFR…
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Financing Options for First-Time Multifamily Property Investors
09
Sep
By Kyle Muth
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Financing Options for First-Time Multifamily Property Investors

There's no question that investing in multifamily real estate can create a steady cash flow. In fact, the potential to earn more income and to increase your net worth can be greater with multifamily properties than with single-family homes—as long as you complete your due diligence. Teaming with the right lender can help get you through the process. But before you start, it's helpful to understand the financing options available to multifamily property investors. That way, when the time comes, you can pick the best loan for your needs. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loans Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac…
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Why You Should Buy an Apartment Complex
25
Aug
By Kyle Muth
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Real Estate Investments,

Why You Should Buy an Apartment Complex

Decide if Buying an Apartment Complex Is Right for You Before you start an apartment investing business, you want to make sure it’s the right investment strategy for you. Compared to purchasing single-family homes and small multifamily properties, an apartment building requires more research, more time, and oftentimes more capital and additional expenses. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons before buying apartment complexes. Pros of Buying Apartment Complexes There are many benefits to apartment investing. These include recurring income, spreading income across many units, lower per-unit maintenance costs, and the potential for extra income beyond collected rents. Lenders…
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What Is a Good Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
18
Aug
By Kyle Muth
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Blog, Finance,

What Is a Good Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

A debt-to-equity ratio is one of the metrics you can use to evaluate a company’s health—specifically, whether or not the company is standing on stable financial ground. What is a good debt-to-equity ratio? And how can you use the debt-to-equity ratio to guide your investment choices? What is A Debt-to-Equity Ratio? The debt-to-equity ratio (also known as the “D/E ratio”) is the measurement between a company’s total debt and total equity. In other words, the debt-to-equity ratio tells you how much debt a company uses to finance its operations. For instance, if a company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.5,…
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