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How to Calculate ROI in Real Estate

How to Calculate ROI in Real Estate

Calculating return on investment (ROI) is an important part of any successful business. In real estate, it provides valuable metrics about a property and whether it’s worth your time. When you learn how to accurately measure ROI, you can make smarter real estate...
What Does REIT Stand for?

What Does REIT Stand for?

What does REIT stand for? Individual investors are on a journey to find the best portfolio mix, and therefore, in this search, they are likely to come across REIT investments. What is a REIT, what does it stand for, and how can you integrate it into your investment...
How To Find Net Present Value

How To Find Net Present Value

How to Find Net Present Value for Your Investments Before you make any financial decision, it’s important to determine whether it’s going to be worth your while. Although nobody can be absolutely clairvoyant, there are methods that you can use to calculate...
How Soon Can I Refinance My House?

How Soon Can I Refinance My House?

How soon can I refinance my house? If you buy real estate with a mortgage, then the prospect of refinancing may come to mind, especially when interest rates improve. Even when average interest rates hovers around 8%, there are still individuals who can benefit from...
Can You Buy a House if You’re Self-Employed?

Can You Buy a House if You’re Self-Employed?

Can you buy a house if you’re self-employed? If you’ve ever needed to make a big-ticket purchase and weren’t able to pay in cash, you’re not alone. A home loan makes homeownership possible for many people, splitting up the total cost into manageable monthly...
Common Questions About Debt to Income Ratio

Common Questions About Debt to Income Ratio

Common Questions about Debt-to-Income Ratio If you’re applying for a loan, you may have a lot of questions about debt-to-income ratio. What is it, and why does it matter when you need to buy something big? If you plan to make any significant purchase with...
How To Lower Closing Costs?

How To Lower Closing Costs?

How to Lower Closing Costs When you buy or sell real estate, various fees and expenses add up, prompting the question, “how do I lower closing costs?” Your real estate agent will give you plenty of warning about these necessary expenses, such as...