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January 27, 2022
How often should I refinance my investment property?

How often should I refinance my investment property?

Without a doubt, real estate investing is one of the greatest sources of wealth in our country. According to numerous publications, 90 percent of all top earners in the world have their net worth tied to real estate. However, it’s not simply enough to own real estate to generate wealth necessarily, but rather the cash flow that the real estate you own creates. Unlike the typical 3 bedroom 2 bathroom single-family home where you and your family live, an investment property that is rented out to either a residential or commercial tenant and brings in a consistent source of passive income revenue is where the true power of real estate unfolds. Staying cash flow positive on your real estate, however, is not easy, as there are many expenses to having a rental that are not equally offset by rent. Rising […]
December 28, 2021

The Step by Step Guide to Refinancing Your Underlying Co-op Mortgage

There are a lot of benefits to refinancing your underlying co-op mortgage. These include a lower interest rate and changing your loan term. Depending on your why, refinancing may be the right choice for your co-op mortgage. Borrowers save an average of $2,800 annually by refinancing their loans. With a 10-year loan, this would equal out to $28,000.  Underlying co-op mortgages have shorter terms than residential mortgages and often have balloon payments at the end, so refinancing is common with these types of loans.  Keep reading to understand how to refinance an underlying co-op mortgage.  What is an Underlying Co-Op Mortgage? It’s important to understand what a mortgage is and how an underlying mortgage differs. Co-ops have special mortgages and rules on how funding works. What is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a loan that uses a form of real estate as […]
December 28, 2021

Where to Get LLC Loans for Investment Property

New real estate investors commonly ask the internet and other investors, “can I obtain mortgage LLC loans for an investment property?” The answer to that burning question is “yes”! Obtaining an LLC mortgage loan for your investment property comes with a slew of unique benefits. If you are new to getting a loan under an LLC can be very challenging if you don’t know where to start or where to look. No need to worry; we did all of that research for you. In this comprehensive LLC loans for investment property guide, we will go over everything you need to know about getting a rental property under your LLC name and who you can reach out to for more information! Benefits of LLC Loans for Investment Property Rental property investors use an LLC to protect their assets for their investment […]
December 27, 2021
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Does a refinance appraisal affect property taxes?

In recent years, refinancing real estate has become an emerging strategy among real estate investors to build their real estate portfolios. Popularized by the Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat method (BRRRR), many real estate investors now purchase properties with the goal to remodel them, rent them out to generate cash flow, and then refinance the property to capture the equity they’ve created and use the cash to buy a new property and do it all over again. In this process, refinancing plays the most critical role, and when it comes to refinancing any property, lenders will usually require another appraisal. Many investors, however, erroneously assume that this second appraisal will cause their property taxes to increase. In this article we dive into detail why this is not necessarily the case. What is an Appraisal A real estate appraisal is […]