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Term Insurance is NOT Cheaper than Properly Designed Whole Life Insurance
You heard it here folks, term insurance is not cheaper than a policy I create with whole life insurance. I repeat, “than a policy I create with whole life insurance.” I can’t speak for the myriads of other agents who draft a poor product- and for our purposes most of them do. Marylou from Big […]
6 min readEverything You Need to Know About VA Renovation Loans
Let’s be honest – the current market is pretty crazy. House-hunting is a stressful event in general but add in the fact that you can’t find a newer home to fit your budget and that stress increases ten-fold. Most veterans are aware of the “normal” VA loan, but there are other options available. It’s important […]
5 min readDon’t Overlook Turnkey Properties
Turnkey properties are often overlooked in the world of real estate investing. They tend to play second fiddle to investments like the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy or wholesaling. Turnkey rental properties could be the perfect avenue to get into (and continue) real estate investing. While turnkey companies operate differently with […]
5 min read7 Essential Rental Property Maintenance Tips for the Busy Real Estate Investor
All people just starting out in the rental property investment might be struggling greatly with the maintenance of their properties. Property maintenance is crucial for profit because it ensures your investment attracts quality tenants, reaches good prices and allows you to expand your business. In order to maintain your property in top shape, you need […]
5 min readThe Lesser Known VA Loan Benefit: VA Loan Assumption
With rising interest rates and higher home prices, the question of assuming a VA loan has come up quite frequently lately. When purchasing a home, you must consider all your options. The ability to assume a VA loan is just one of many benefits that the VA loan offers to current servicemembers and veterans. What […]
4 min readCap Rate, Cash Flow, & ROI – Oh My!
Written by: Rent to Retirement There are so many terms that get thrown around when evaluating rental properties. For some they are second nature, but for others they are the beginning of a different language that needs to be carefully navigated. While each of these terms represents something different, they are all similar in the […]
6 min readPassive Income for Beginners: Why Real Estate Is the Best Investment
Did you know that 35% of Americans rent their homes? This means that there are plenty of opportunities for real estate investors. Renting out a home is one of the best ways to generate passive income for beginners, but it isn’t the only trick in the book! Are you interested in learning how to become […]
5 min readADPI Employee Story: Kelly Madden – ADPI Community Manager
How ADPI Saved Me I’ve been writing and editing for the blog for a while now – and I think it’s time to get a little personal. When I tell people that working for ADPI changed my life – it’s not an exaggeration. Not only did it CHANGE IT; it SAVED me. We have people […]
4 min readRetirement Accounts vs Real Estate Investing
Written by: Rent to Retirement We’ve all heard the fable: would you rather have $1,000,000 today or have a penny double every day for 30 days? What if we changed the question to would you rather contribute $200 per month for 30 years to a retirement account or $200 per month towards real estate? Would […]
6 min readInvesting in Land: Opportunities That Will Keep You on Solid Ground
Other than gold, land has been one of the best and time-honored investments a person can make. Even though the market can be volatile in the short term, the value of a piece of land only trends upwards in the long term. Also, like gold, land investments can never zero out. Forex, stock, and even […]
6 min readHow to Become an LP
Have you ever run into roadblocks or barriers to entry when considering investing in real estate? Does your busy life or work schedule limit your ability to invest in flipping houses or other active investing strategies that seem to take a lot of time? If so, have you considered “passive” investing? Becoming a limited partner […]
6 min readPersonal Finances: The Foundation for REI
By Rent To Retirement | April 5, 2022 Real estate investing has tremendous upside and remains one of the most advantageous wealth building strategies. Beyond purchasing a property and allowing it grow in value over time, you can see passive income, tax benefits, and protection against inflation, just to name a few. If you google “how to […]
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