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Portrait of a pre-foreclosure peacemaker

Housing Wire

The rest are saving their equity with us by either selling to us or allowing us to list.” That means the buyer will need to pay in cash or use non-traditional financing such as a hard money loan. Most of the homeowners don’t qualify for refinancing. “I These scenarios are not like vanilla deals,” Sandoval said.

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How to Invest in Real Estate: A 7-Step Beginner’s Guide

The Close

Government loans: These include loans from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Private money lenders: These are individuals or private companies that provide loans for real estate investments.

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10 Smart Strategies to Expand Your Real Estate Portfolio in 2025

Marco Santarelli

It involves buying a property, renovating it, renting it out, refinancing it to pull out equity, and repeating the process with the profits. Refinance: After the property is rented and stabilized, refinance the mortgage to pull out the equity you've built.

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How to Buy Multiple Rental Properties With Financing Options

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Lenders prefer to see fully stabilized properties when you’re looking for home equity loans or lines of credit. When considering multiple rental properties, prioritize positive cash flow over equity and appreciation since those can change significantly. These loans can have rates from 12% to 18% but can be funded in 15 days.

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How to Buy a Multifamily Property in 10 Steps

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For example, you can get a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan and pay a smaller down payment if you purchase a triplex where you plan to live. On the other hand, if you’re purchasing a property that needs renovations, consider taking a hard money loan.

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How to Buy a Preforeclosure Home in 9 Steps

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Options for investors include the following: Fix-and-flippers: They use a hard money loan to buy preforeclosures that need extensive repairs, then flip the property for a profit to pay off the loan. Preforeclosure homes are frequently available at prices below market value, making them attractive to investors.

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How to Start a House Flipping Business in 7 Steps

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The two main ways to dive into the house-flipping game are: Hard money loans : These loans offer faster approval and funding times than traditional mortgages. The borrower qualifications are more lenient but with shorter loan terms and higher interest rates.