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Opinion: Is the time ripe for a third way to tap home equity?

Housing Wire

In today’s environment, homeowners are looking for new answers — and financing platforms — to solve that puzzle. Alternatives to conventional financing are in demand, and in parallel, emerging players have created avenues for capital to join an efficient, rapidly-emerging, and fintech-driven asset class.

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This Is How Much Profit You Should Make On a Rental Property

Kyle Handy

If you have some extra cash to invest and are considering putting it into a rental property, you should first consider how much you can expect to spend versus how much you can expect to make before investing your money. Essentially, you are turning some of your equity into cash.

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What Property Managers Should Know About the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program

App Folio

With a national shortage of more than 7 million affordable rental homes for low-income families, there is a significant need for investors and property managers to focus their attention on new affordable housing projects that will serve those who need it most. According to the NLIHC , 71% of extremely low income households in the U.S.

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Market Map: 240 Real Estate Technology Companies Transforming Today’s Housing Market

GeekEstate

For example, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced its intention to continue accepting desktop appraisals for purchase loans beginning in early 2022. Expanding access to home financing options. More tools for homeowners to manage their largest asset.

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How to Calculate the ROI of Your Rental Property (3 Steps)

Kyle Handy

These include marketing costs, property management fees, property taxes, and maintenance. Marketing: The cost of marketing a rental property, such as advertising and tenant screening fees. Property Management: The cost for a property manager to oversee the daily operations of the rental property.

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Is Real Estate Investment Trusts a Good Career Path in 2024?

Marco Santarelli

REITs are companies that own, operate, and finance income-generating properties such as apartments, malls, hotels, warehouses, and more. REITs allow investors to buy shares of these properties and earn dividends from the rental income or capital gains. A marketer needs to have creative, strategic, and communication skills.

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Real Estate Loans for Investors: Types and Requirements

Marco Santarelli

Fortunately, real estate loans for investors offer a viable solution to finance these investments. Disadvantages: Strict eligibility criteria, such as good credit, steady income, and a minimum down payment of 20% The loan amount is based on the property's appraised value, which may limit the amount of financing available to investors.