An Investor’s Guide To Tax Shelters As a real estate investor, your personal or company tax burden may sometimes feel impossible to alleviate. Tax shelters and other tax reduction programs…

Seller’s Disclosure and Net Sheets When you’re selling your home, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in documents. The process can be difficult to navigate simply due to the…

The Right of First Refusal Clause When entering into a real estate transaction, new investors often encounter terms and legal jargon they’re unfamiliar with. It’s a good idea to familiarize…

A Guide To Probate Sales And Quitclaim Deeds Property ownership comes with a complex set of guidelines and regulations you must abide by. When it comes time to transfer your…

A Guide To PITI, Private Mortgage Insurance, and Rate Lock Mortgage payments are usually the most strenuous investment expense homeowners incur each month. When you enter these agreements, it’s important…

What Is A Percentage Lease? There are a few types of commercial leases that a tenant could enter when looking for a place to house their business. One of those…

Natural Hazards Disclosure Reports If you’re a real estate investor, you know that due diligence is essential in any property transaction. One component of due diligence is seeking information about…

A Guide To The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and Truth in Lending Act A requirement for confidently navigating your real estate transactions and mortgage loans is understanding relevant real…

Home Sales Under Contract If you’re interested in real estate or buying your first home, you’ve most likely seen or used the term ‘under contract.’ Under contract is one of…

The Federal Costs Of Funds Index (COFI) What is the Federal Cost of Funds Index (COFI), and what impact does it have on real estate investors? In this article, we’ll…