As much as has been written on this blog about investment properties and house hacking, there seems to still be a lot of confusion in regards to which asset class best fits in people’s lives. I see this question discussed on the forums quite a lot. With this in mind, I am going to try... Continue Reading →
6 Ways to Invest in Real Estate with Little Money or Experience
Do you have a “big but”? No, I’m not talking about the size or shape of your backside. I’m talking about the big excuses most people have when they think about investing in real estate: no money and no experience. Well, it’s time to let go of those excuses, get rid of your “big buts,”... Continue Reading →
What Newbies Should Know About Financing Investment Properties (Versus Homes)
Think getting a loan for an investment property will be as easy as your home mortgage? Think again. Lenders are far more strict in their underwriting of investment properties and require more money down. Why? Simple: Borrowers will always default on their investment property loan before they default on their home mortgage. With higher risk... Continue Reading →