As the U.S. works its way out of the historically low interest rate environment that it has been languishing in for over a decade, mortgage rates have followed suit. Unfortunately, this has made borrowing money for both personal residences and investment properties...
As a rental property owner, you likely have a long “To Do” list – and it may oftentimes seem like every time you scratch one item off of it, several more are added! In addition to the more common responsibilities, though, like property upkeep and collecting rent,...
If you own one or more residential investment properties, you might be paying more than you have to on your current mortgage(s). With the historically low interest rate environment still in full swing, you may be able to lower your monthly mortgage payment (in some...
Most real estate investors are always looking for ways to increase the bottom line on the properties they own. While raising the monthly rent is certainly one strategy for accomplishing this, there are other ways, too, such as decreasing expenses. Refinancing the...
The purchase of most any type of property – including residential and commercial – will usually require the buyer to put forth at least some amount of down payment. Doing so can provide the mortgage lender with a degree of assurance that the purchaser has some “skin...