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Legal Considerations to Make When Buying and Owning a Home

February 6, 2019
/ Articles
/ By James Davis

A lot goes into the home buying process and home ownership. You have to not only find the right home but also find it at a price that works for you and your family. In addition to that, you also need

Real Estate Wholesaling Master Guide

February 3, 2019
/ Creative Real Estate
/ By Eric Bowlin
/ 4 COMMENTS

You want to get into real estate but don't have much money. So, you do some research on "investing with no money down" and eventually you come across the term "real estate wholesaling." A lot of people

RealtyMogul Review – Worth the Hype?

January 23, 2019
/ Crowdfunding Reviews
/ By Eric Bowlin

I've been hearing about Realty Mogul for years, but I've been a bit behind the curve and just checked them out recently. ...and I was sure surprised! (in a good way.) I liked them a lot so I decided

4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate as a Side Hustle

At some point on your journey through passive income and financial independence, you'll think about investing in real estate. You may be tempted for a while, but most people never invest in real estate

7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Condo

January 21, 2019
/ Articles
/ By James Davis
/ 2 COMMENTS

Buying your own house is such a huge milestone that most people look forward to achieving in life. In many markets, people aren’t buying houses but are buying a condo instead. This makes condos

Debt Service Coverage Ratio: What is it and Why it’s Important

January 20, 2019
/ Deal Analysis
/ By Eric Bowlin
/ 2 COMMENTS

There are few numbers more important in commercial real estate than the debt service coverage ratio. It's one of the first things and one of the last things that any commercial lender or broker will

How Does Real Estate Crowdfunding Work?

January 19, 2019
/ Crowdfunding
/ By Eric Bowlin

It’s hard to believe, but a mere seven years ago real estate online crowdfunding did not exist. Today, there are hundreds of crowdfunding sites raising money for everything from poets to pot plants. Real

10 Reasons Why You Should Try Estate Planning Software

January 13, 2019
/ Articles
/ By James Davis

Securing the future of your loved ones is a top priority. Ensuring that everything in their lives runs smoothly when you are not around is paramount. So, planning the fate of your real estate and

Investing in Real Estate Without Giving Up Your Job or Your Life

January 11, 2019
/ Creative Real Estate
/ By Eric Bowlin
/ 2 COMMENTS

Real estate is probably the best way for achieving financial independence which is defined as when your passive income exceeds your monthly living expenses. It has great cash flow, great appreciation,

Avoiding Sequence Risk

January 10, 2019
/ Financial Independence
/ By Eric Bowlin

You've saved up enough money to be able to withdraw 4% every year and that number is more than your minimum income requirement. So, you're all set, right? You did it right and you made it! Not really...