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How to Find Free Money to Finance Your Education & Avoid Extensive Student Debt

How to Find Free Money to Finance Your Education & Avoid Extensive Student Debt

By Richard | May 2, 2022

The idea of college comes with a lot of questions—but there is one question that isn’t usually asked: is college worth the cost? Most would say yes, but the honest answer is sometimes. Today’s guest, Robert Farrington, the College Investor, answers college questions in a detailed manner to help you make profitable decisions on your […]

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Adjustable-rate mortgage demand doubles as interest rates hit the highest since 2009

Adjustable-rate mortgage demand doubles as interest rates hit the highest since 2009

By Richard | May 2, 2022

Mortgage rates moved even higher last week, crashing refinance demand and prompting potential homebuyers to apply for riskier loan products which offer lower rates. Total mortgage application volume fell 8.3% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Demand is now half of what it was a […]

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Why Hitting Your “Goals” Isn’t Enough

Why Hitting Your “Goals” Isn’t Enough

By Richard | May 2, 2022

What makes a millionaire mindset? Everyone knows what it takes to become successful: hard work, grit, tenacity, and (usually) some form of intelligence. But with so many people (real estate investors specifically) working hard, day in and day out, why aren’t we seeing a plethora of unbelievably successful individuals? It turns out, the problem isn’t […]

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Recent widows need guidance with money issues

Recent widows need guidance with money issues

By Richard | May 1, 2022

Kali9 | E+ | Getty Images The loss of a spouse is up there with the most challenging experiences you might face in this lifetime. With the understandable barrage of emotions you might face, it is probably hard to imagine taking concrete steps to secure your financial future. But this is exactly the time to […]

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Hold or Sell, Maxing Out on Mortgages, and Investor FOMO

Hold or Sell, Maxing Out on Mortgages, and Investor FOMO

By Richard | May 1, 2022

The ROI (return on investment) of a rental property is arguably one of the most calculated metrics when deciding whether or not to invest. Even veteran landlords tend to look at ROI as the sole metric that decides whether or not something is a “deal”. But, in the 2022 housing market, more and more landlords […]

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Mortgage demand hits lowest level since 2018 as rates hit 13-year high

Mortgage demand hits lowest level since 2018 as rates hit 13-year high

By Richard | May 1, 2022

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Squawk Box CNBC’s Diana Olick joins ‘Squawk Box’ to break down the latest batch of weekly mortgage application data. 01:16 Wed, Apr 27 20228:15 AM EDT Diana Olick Source link

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Why Real Estate Debt Isn’t So Scary

Why Real Estate Debt Isn’t So Scary

By Richard | Apr 30, 2022

This week’s question comes from Jessica through Tony’s Instagram direct messages. Jessica has seen what Tony and his wife Sara have been doing while building their short-term rental empire. But, Jessica is having some doubts. She’s asking: How do you invest in real estate when the idea of debt scares you?  Many new investors have […]

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How to know if the popular adjustable-rate mortgage is right for you

How to know if the popular adjustable-rate mortgage is right for you

By Richard | Apr 30, 2022

Lifestylevisuals | E+ | Getty Images Adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback. With interest rates surging, more buyers are turning to ARMs, which offer lower initial rates than fixed-rate loans. However, after a certain period, the rate on the ARM adjusts to reflect current market conditions. “You have double the number of borrowers out there […]

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Are You Playing To Lose?

Are You Playing To Lose?

By Richard | Apr 30, 2022

Did you play musical chairs as a kid?  I played in Sunday School, and I don’t think I ever won. It was painful, but I’m okay with it now.  For the uninformed, the game started with a circle of outward-facing chairs. Kids march around outside the ring to queue up the music while the teacher […]

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