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Everything You Need to Know About the VA Construction Loan
Understanding the VA Construction Loan Are you frustrated with the inventory of homes currently available on the market? Are you wishing you could put your custom touch instead of buying someone else’s style? This is where the VA Construction Loan can help! The VA Construction Loan gives borrowers the option to build their ideal home […]
5 min readMy Real Estate Success Story: From Immigrant to Real Estate Investor
I am thrilled to have received an invite to share my story. The desire to help, inspire, and empower others is in my blood and my ultimate life goal. So, read on to learn how I went from having $1000 in my pocket to earning half a million dollars through real estate investing. My story […]
7 min readHow to Apply for a Mortgage
Are you feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of applying for a mortgage? Have no idea how, to begin with the loan application process? Don’t worry, anyone who’s bought a home has been there. We understand that it can feel like information overload, but we’re here to make it easier for you! ADPI has your back […]
3 min readMy Investing Success Story
Small Town Beginnings In 2011, my wife and I relocated from Fort Belvoir, VA to Fort Benning, GA. We were both majors and she came from Georgia. We were visiting my in-laws when my father-in-law took me on a ride-along to check on his properties. At the time, he had about 10 single-family homes and […]
6 min readWhen is Bankruptcy Right for Servicemembers and Veterans?
Are you struggling to make ends meet? Are you already behind on some bills and creditors are harassing you? Are you facing foreclosure or car repossession? You are not alone. Many people just like you have fallen on hard times because of divorce, medical catastrophe, job loss, or simply not having enough income to meet […]
4 min readHow to Passively Invest in Real Estate
What is Passive Real Estate Investing? What’s the difference between being efficient and just being busy? Why is this difference so important and how can you maximize efficiency? You must be currently swamped so that you are overwhelmed by it all. After all, most busy professionals who want to tap into the world of real […]
7 min read5 Ways Real Estate Investors Can Use Marketing to Boost Their Business
While there’s no denying that the demand for real estate properties is on the rise, your business as a real estate investor will not flourish unless you know how to set yourself apart in this overcrowded market. In fact, as the need increases, so does the necessity for optimizing your marketing strategy that will ultimately […]
5 min readThe VA Hybrid Loan and What You Need to Know
When it comes to VA financing, many veterans have heard about the popular fixed rate VA Loans. They are usually the standard when it comes to hearing about veteran finance options for real estate. But, did you know there’s another option? It’s called a VA Hybrid Loan and it could be a great choice for […]
4 min read5 Pro Tips for Rookie Landlords
So, someone has convinced you to self-manage your rental properties. Glad you found me. I will not try to persuade you that managing your properties is a bad idea, but I hope that after you read this article, you will fully grasp how much work it is getting started. Feel free to learn from my […]
6 min readMarket Focus: A Rising Tide: Economic Growth and the Port of Savannah
Economic Growth of the Savannah Real Estate Market The perpetual bears among us have been forecasting an imminent recession and corresponding crash in the housing market since about 2015. Those bears have missed out on considerable asset appreciation since then, but eventually, the bears have got to be right — right? No, at least not […]
6 min readMember Success Spotlight: Real Estate Investing at Any Age
Can You Start Real Estate Investing at Any Age? Every so often I get the question, “How did you get your start in real estate?” The start for me was when I was very young, I then let it idle, and started again 30 years later. In the beginning, my mom separated from my father […]
5 min readHow Rental Real Estate Can Pay for Your Child’s College Tuition
Going to college is extremely expensive these days. In general, having children is an expensive 18+ years. It is something my wife and I are about to face with complete joy and overwhelming anxiety. Once senior year rolls around, most parents have to figure out a way to pay a massive college tuition bill, not […]
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