Are you looking to increase cash flow from your rental property? Here are 8 strategies that can help you maximize rental income and reduce expenses.

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If you’re selling or refinancing your home, it will likely need an appraisal. Learn what factors affect a home appraisal and how to prevent a low appraisa...

You can refinance a home equity line of credit (HELOC) in several ways if you meet certain lender requirements. Uncover our guide to refinancing a HELOC.

Looking at build-to-rent homes as an investor or renter? From basic definitions to pros and cons, our guide has all you need to know about build-to-rent.

Want to negotiate the price of a new-construction home? Learn how to make an offer on a new home and get tips for negotiating the most favorable deal.

Curious about the differences between a HELOC and a mortgage? See how these loans differ in repayment term, interest rate and other conditions of the loan.

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IRR, or internal rate of return, is a metric investors use to evaluate real estate investments. Discover how IRR is calculated and how to use this number.

FHA compensating factors help borrowers qualify for an FHA loan. Learn what lenders consider a compensating factor and how it can help you get an FHA loan.

A HELOC may be tax deductible depending on when you took it out and what you used the funds for. Learn more about IRS guidelines on HELOCs.

If you’re looking to do a home equity loan or otherwise do a cash-out refinance in Texas, you should know there are some special rules to follow.

Some homeowners use a HELOC for credit card debt consolidation. Learn the pros and cons and how to determine whether a HELOC is right for you.

Closing on a house typically takes 30 – 60 days, but delays can lengthen the timeline. Get the statistics and learn how you can speed up your closing.

In real estate, “contingent” refers to conditions that must be met for a sale to proceed as planned. Learn how contingencies protect potential ho...

You can buy a condo with a VA loan as long as you’re eligible and the condo complex is VA approved. Learn more about using a VA loan to buy a condo.

You may hear about the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates and try to wait to get a better deal on your mortgage. Here’s why that doesn’t always...

Property lines mark the end of one owner’s property and the beginning of their neighbor's land. Learn more about them and how to find yours.