by Dennis Spivey, VP of Originations Tired of the sub 1% interest you’ve been making on the money in your savings accounts? Like most, you know you can do better. Yet, you're sheepish on certain investments like the stock market because it’s just too confusing and a bit too risky. Plus,…
You’re looking for a real estate investment loan and the lender mentions that the loan is subject to Yield Maintenance Prepay. You nod your head, but it’s is the first time you’ve ever heard of this mortgage loan term. This article which aims to help residential real estate investors like…
More and more investors are turning to residential real estate investing and choosing to build rental portfolios instead of placing their bets on more volatile markets. Rental portfolios provide investors the opportunity to earn a steady stream of rental income from multiple properties while growing equity across all the assets.…
By: Tim Leber, Relationship Manager What does residential real estate investing bring to mind for most investors? Perhaps you might think of the pains of rehabbing properties on the fix and flip side; or perhaps it brings to mind a potential management nightmare with tedious tenant management and maintenance expenditures.…
When soldiers returned home after WWII, they took advantage of the G.I. Bill. They purchased small houses in the suburbs with low-interest rates and little or no down payment. They found jobs and often worked for the same company for 40 years, retiring with a pension and a gold watch.…
Investing in rental property can be lucrative, but it’s important that investors be wise and deliberate in their strategy. One of the most commonly asked questions from new and seasoned residential property investors alike is, “Where should I invest?” This is a vital consideration when it comes to the ultimate…
The advent of the single family residential portfolio loan has changed the real estate investing landscape and has created numerous benefits for residential investors. Prior to the creation of these rental portfolio loans, borrowers were challenged with finding multiple capital sources, undergoing excruciating underwriting requirements, providing personal guarantees, and were subject to logistical…
Real estate investing is full of choices and options. Being aware of these is the first step to making the best possible investment decisions. For individual investors looking for a long-term, income-producing opportunity, rental properties offer considerable advantages. Investing in rental properties has been gaining a lot of traction in…
The results are in: Americans love renting. If recent data are any indication, Americans’ living preferences are slowly switching from homeownership to renting. That’s bad news for homeowners looking to sell — but great news for those in the market to buy rental properties. A steadily increasing demand for affordable…
As any realtor will tell you, location is everything. With that in mind, we’re going to talk about some of the best locations to buy and sell this year. Whether you’re a first-time realtor or a veteran in the field, there’s one thing you’ve likely already concluded: when it comes…
