Cash versus Financing for Investment Properties- What is Better?

Cash versus Financing for Investment Properties- What is Better?

When it comes to purchasing an investment property, there are multiple ways to do it. You can get a loan, you can use equity, or you can use cash. There really isn’t a right or wrong way to do it, it mainly depends on your goal for the purchase.

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Breaking the Cycle

Breaking the Cycle

When you look at the world we live, its hard to believe sometimes that we are still dealing with bias, racism, discrimination and hate in all forms. It can be easy to turn a blind eye to our current reality- especially if it doesn’t affect you. In order to make a change, you actually have to make changes- whether it be your behavior, actions, or words. Small steps can lead monumental movements. 

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Five Tips to Get the Most for Your Home

Five Tips to Get the Most for Your Home

Selling your home can be tough. Opening your doors to buyers can be overwhelming to say the least. Your home is more than just four walls to be critiqued and picked a part. It can be difficult to hear about what people like and don’t like or what they would change and so forth. So how do you know what buyers want? You don’t, each buyer is going to be different, but there are steps you can take to put your best foot forward. I have created a simple five step checklist to help get your home sold quickly and for top dollar.

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Renting vs Buying

Renting vs Buying

There is a lot of speculation around what is better- buying or renting. Depending upon what you read, you could make an argument for either. I personally think a lot of the decision has to do with where you are in your life (single, married, working, family) and the market in which you live. There are many markets where it renting is cheaper, so why buy? Especially if you aren’t ready to settle down in one spot.

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16 Essential Tools for Any DIY Home Project by Emily Huddleston

16 Essential Tools for Any DIY Home Project by Emily Huddleston

Every homeowner needs a well-stocked toolbox. Whether you live in a modern apartment in downtown Philadelphia, a historic home in Boston, or you’re looking to put your house on the market, you will inevitably need to make home repairs – and you’ll need the tools to do it. It’s also always helpful to have what you need to put furniture together, tighten the wheel of your child’s bike, or spend time on your woodworking hobby. To help you create a functional set of supplies, we’ve put together this list essential tools for DIY home projects and repairs.  

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Four Ways to Build Equity

Four Ways to Build Equity

Building equity in properties has been key to our success. We buy cheap, build equity, and utilize that equity for the next project. It’s the same concept whether you are buying rentals or buying a home. So here’s a couple ideas to help you get the most out of your money.

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Purchasing your First Rental

Purchasing your First Rental

Purchasing your first rental is often the most difficult one you’ll purchase. Everything is new and you don’t want to screw up. But as long as you learn from your mistakes and keep pushing forward you’ll be on the right track.

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