Mortgage Loans

When you buy a home or an investment property the main ingredient is the mortgage loan. The rates and terms could make a great deal bad or a bad deal great. There is quite a bit to learn and understand but is important for you to take the time to understand some of the basics. There is no way we can cover it all in one post but read on to learn a few things about loans.

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The 1% Rule Explained

Today I am going to explain the 1% rule and how it functions in Real Estate investing. The 1% rule is not necessarily a standard or law you have to follow. It is just a general rule of thumb. It is a quick way to make an assumption of whether or not a rental property will be worth your time and effort to analyze further. It does NOT guarantee that it will cash flow for you as there are many other factors to consider, but can be used to quickly see if a property will work to get you the returns you are looking for.

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The FIRE Movement

Over the last few years in particular there has been a massive new movement happening around the world. It is known as the FIRE movement. FIRE is an acronym for Financial Independence Retire Early. There have been many who side either for or against this movement. This blog is part of that movement. This post will serve to help explain what it is and how you can benefit from it.

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