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We're seeing a huge decline in mortgage applications, says Wells Fargo's Charles Scharf

We're seeing a huge decline in mortgage applications, says Wells Fargo's Charles Scharf

By Richard | Jul 4, 2022

CNBC's Carl Quintanilla reports on consumer demand softening in the housing space. Source link

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Which Makes More Sense in 2022?

Which Makes More Sense in 2022?

By Richard | Jul 4, 2022

Renting vs buying a house. It’s an easy decision. If you have the option to buy, you should buy. Shouldn’t you? That line of thinking, according to Ken Johnson, real estate economics expert, can cost you a lot of money. His team at Florida Atlantic University, along with other data–first economic experts, have spent a […]

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Estimating Rent, “Amplifying” Cash Flow, and DIY Investing

Estimating Rent, “Amplifying” Cash Flow, and DIY Investing

By Richard | Jul 3, 2022

Look up “how to retire early” online and you’ll see some common prescriptions. You’ll hear investors talk about rental properties and index funds more than other options. This is for good reason since even as real estate investors there are ways we can go beyond the scope of buying rentals to amplify our wealth and […]

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Housing shortage starts easing as listings surge in June

Housing shortage starts easing as listings surge in June

By Richard | Jul 3, 2022

A historic housing shortage brought on by the one-two punch of slow construction and strong pandemic-induced demand is finally starting to ease. Active listings for homes jumped 19% in June, the fastest annual pace since Realtor.com began tracking the metric five years ago. And the number of new listings during the month finally surpassed typical […]

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Housing affordability drops sharply even as housing supply jumps 19%

Housing affordability drops sharply even as housing supply jumps 19%

By Richard | Jul 2, 2022

CNBC's Diana Olick reports on a rise in housing supply and affordability. Source link

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How to Use Home Equity to Buy Rentals

How to Use Home Equity to Buy Rentals

By Richard | Jul 2, 2022

This week’s question comes from Tony’s Instagram direct messages! This rookie real estate investor is asking: I have a good chunk of equity in my home, should I pull out cash to purchase a rental property? If not what should I do with the equity? If you want to know how to use home equity […]

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How to Get to Early Retirement Even Faster

How to Get to Early Retirement Even Faster

By Richard | Jul 1, 2022

Those searching how to retire early usually come away with one conclusion—you have to make much, much more money. Most financial independence pursuers think that a large salary or enormous sum of assets is what will bring them closer to FI. Fortunately for you, that isn’t always the case, and you’ll see exactly why when […]

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What It Takes To Build an Out-of-State Real Estate Portfolio and Earn Enough to Quit Your Job

What It Takes To Build an Out-of-State Real Estate Portfolio and Earn Enough to Quit Your Job

By Richard | Jun 30, 2022

Sarah Weaver lives with intention, reacts with flexibility, and practices patience. It’s how she managed to acquire 15 units and travel the world as a digital nomad. It’s why agents hire her to coach them. It’s how she started a company to fill a need in her industry. It’s how she earned the financial position […]

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10 Questions to Ask Tenants Before Renting

10 Questions to Ask Tenants Before Renting

By Richard | Jun 30, 2022

Knowing the right tenant screening questions to ask is key to protecting your investment. Tenant screening is vital because you’re most likely renting to a stranger. There is only so much you can tell from first impressions. Therefore, screening is your only chance to recognize a potentially good tenant from a disastrous one.  Standard procedures for […]

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