Real Estate
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If you see a line for “PMI” on your monthly mortgage statement, you’re paying for private mortgage insurance. But what is it actually for, who has to pay for it, and — most importantly — how can you avoid it? Learn about private mortgage insurance (PMI) and how to avoid paying for it.
An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage whose interest rate changes over time. It’s different from a fixed-interest mortgage, where the rate stays constant for all 15-30 years of the loan term. Learn what to expect from an ARM and how to decide if it’s right for you.
While you might need a loan to get your foot in the door of home ownership, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it for the next 30 years. Learn how to become debt-free by paying down your mortgage faster.
As you explore ways to lower your taxes as a real estate investor, add 1031 exchanges to your tax-shrinking toolkit. They can help you avoid capital gains taxes until you’re ready to sell off your portfolio. But first, learn how to use them effectively.
Before most home sales, the lender will require a home appraisal to determine the market value of the property. The better you understand the process, the less likely you are to get thrown off by a nasty surprise. Learn about home appraisals, the process, and tips for both buyers and sellers.
While you can’t avoid most of the costs associated with buying a house, you can at least avoid paying too much due to common first-time homebuyer mistakes. Learn how to sidestep these pitfalls and minimize your housing transaction costs.
Concreit offers a private real estate investment trust that primarily invests in shorter-term loans secured against real estate. It pays frequent dividends and doesn’t require you to lock up your funds for years. Learn if it’s the right choice for your real estate investing needs.
HappyNest is a mobile investing platform that lets you round up your everyday spending and put the remaining cents into real estate crowdfunding investments. You can also set up recurring investments and reinvest dividends automatically. Learn how it works and whether it’s right for you.
Streitwise is a real estate crowdfunding platform with a strong track record of steady dividends and an inclusive policy that allows regular people to invest, not just wealthy accredited investors. But it has some drawbacks as well. Find out if it’s right for you.
There are many reasons to refinance your rental property, such as lowering your rate, changing your term, or converting an adjustable rate into a fixed rate. Learn how the process works and how to make sure it’s the best choice for your situation.
Several real estate investing platforms allow investors to get into real estate without buying whole properties. As a leader in the single-family rental (SFR) investing world, Roofstock offers one option. Learn how Roofstock One stacks up to other ways to invest in real estate.
In a contract for deed transaction, the buyer skips the traditional mortgage lender and works out a deal directly with the seller. That sounds great on paper, but contract for deed sales have plenty of downsides. Learn more about this unusual type of real estate deal.
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