Remember back in the early and mid-2000’s when no documentation home loans became very popular? If not, perhaps you were still a bit young, you weren’t a self-employed home buyer, or you had not yet become involved in the real … Continue reading →
If you’ve been following along with parts one and two of this article series, you should already have a clear understanding of the difference between a buy and rent strategy and a short term vacation rental “Hospitality Business.” And you … Continue reading →
In part one of this article series, I discussed a few of the pros and cons of becoming an Airbnb host. For example, hosting your property on Airbnb is a far less “hands off” business model than simply purchasing a … Continue reading →
Since the arrival of short term rental websites like Airbnb, VRBO from HomeAway, there has been a lot of speculation as to whether or not renting out your investment property on a short stay basis would provide a better return … Continue reading →
So, you’re looking for an investment property to fix and flip? Knowing how to evaluate a deal is the key to success in this business! Yet very few in the industry ever master this valuable skill. In fact they leave … Continue reading →
Another “Buy and Hold Investment Strategy” … The Self Directed IRA From the desk of: Andy Meyers – The Equity Finders Did you know that there are over 7 Trillion dollars in IRAs? If you are one of these investors, … Continue reading →
What is a HomeStyle Renovation Loan? In our effort to help you create the home of your dreams, The Equity Finders would like to tell you about Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle Renovation loan. The HomeStyle loan is Fannie Mae’s version of … Continue reading →
What is the Home In 5 Advantage Program? The Home in 5 program offers down assistance and closing cost assistance to qualifying individuals by offering a non-repayable grant. This program covers properties for purchase located in Maricopa county. A potential … Continue reading →
What is an FHA 203(k) Renovation Loan? An FHA 203(k) or Conventional Renovation Loan can be used to purchase or refinance a primary residence, regardless of condition of the property. These loans are designed for people who want to finance … Continue reading →
In the simplest of terms, a 1031 Exchange (aka a “Starker exchange” or a “Like Kind exchange”) is a trade of one investment property for another. This allows an investor to “defer” paying capital gains taxes on an investment property … Continue reading →