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Is Owning a Rental Property Right for You?

Is Owning a Rental Property Right for You? Income property is popular, but is landlord life for you? Pam Fraser Picture of a high rise condominium or apartment building

If the thought of investing your money into a rental property excites you, join the club.

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Popular Remodeling Projects: Are They Worth the Cost?

Popular Remodeling Projects: Are They Worth the Cost? remodeled kitchen

With so much at-home time due to the pandemic, higher home prices and rising interest rates, many people have chosen to stay put and make their homes and yards more functional and comfortable. In fact, in a recent survey, 72 percent of homeowners said they’d prefer to make home upgrades instead of selling their home. What remodeling projects are the most popular, and what’s their return on investment?

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How’s the Real Estate Market?

Hows the Real Estate Market?

The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.

However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be headed toward a recession. Global trade tensions and a slowdown in the GDP growth rate have sparked volatility in the stock market, leading to economic uncertainty.

Given these differing signals, you may be wondering: How has the real estate market been impacted? Where is it headed? And more importantly, what does it mean for me?

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Fast Track Rental Property

Fast Track Rental Property

FHA allows you to purchase properties with up to four units with a minimum 3.5% down payment. But to do this, you must be an owner-occupant. This is a great opportunity to buy rental property without having to make a large cash investment. It might allow you to fast track rental property. You can use the rent you collect on three units to help make the payment, and your cost would be quite a bit less.

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