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At the Real Estate Financial Planner™, we believe in helping you Achieve Financial Independence with Real Estate, Minus the Hype. Our guides break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps, ensuring that you have the tools and information you need to make informed decisions and grow your investment portfolio—without the noise and exaggeration often found elsewhere.
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When you’re getting started in real estate investing, one of the biggest challenges is figuring out how to finance your first rental property. Luckily, there are several options available depending on your financial situation, credit score, and the type of property you want to buy. Understanding the pros and cons of each financing method can … Read more
Self-directed retirement accounts (SDRAs) can be a powerful tool for real estate investing, allowing you to use your retirement funds to purchase properties. With an SDRA, such as a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (SDIRA) or a Self-Directed 401(k), you can use your retirement savings as a down payment and secure non-recourse loans from portfolio or … Read more
Borrowing from your life insurance is a method where you tap into the cash value of a whole life or universal life insurance policy. This can be an effective way to finance real estate deals, as the loan is secured by your policy’s cash value rather than external collateral like property. Let’s explore how it … Read more
Line of credit financing is a flexible way to access cash for real estate investments. It allows you to borrow against the equity in a property, typically through a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), giving you access to funds as needed. Let’s break down how it works. Eligibility/Requirements The primary requirement for a line … Read more
Private money financing is when you borrow money from individuals rather than banks or traditional lenders. This could be friends, family, or other private investors looking for a return on their investment. Private money loans tend to be more flexible, and the terms vary widely. They can come with below or above market interest rates … Read more
Commercial financing is typically used for larger real estate transactions, including properties with five or more units, mixed-use properties, or commercial buildings. These loans are structured differently from residential loans and often focus more on the property’s income-generating potential. Unlike more traditional residential financing, they have much more varied qualifications and terms making it more … Read more
Portfolio Lenders Portfolio lender financing is a great option when you’ve maxed out the number of conventional loans you can take or if you need more flexibility. Portfolio lenders, usually smaller banks or credit unions, keep these loans on their own books rather than selling them, allowing them to set their own rules. Let’s explore … Read more
You’re considering FHA financing for your real estate investment. It’s a popular choice for first-time home buyers and those with lower credit scores. FHA loans are great if you’re looking to live in the property as a Nomad™ before converting it to a rental. Let’s explore FHA loans in detail. Eligibility/Requirements To qualify for an … Read more
You can use conventional financing for your real estate investments. It’s one of the most common and flexible options out there for a variety of real estate investing strategies, especially if you’re planning to live in the property first as a house hacker or Nomad™ before converting it to a rental or for buy and … Read more
If you’re looking to invest in a rural property, the USDA loan can be an excellent option. It’s a zero-down financing program designed to promote homeownership in less densely populated areas. But, you will likely be very limited in your ability to rent it out so this will largely be for appreciation and debt paydown … Read more