Buy and hold real estate is one of the smartest investment opportunities of 2014. Both home prices and rental prices are on the rise around the country, and many people who are able to buy are instead choosing to rent due to low home affordability…
The LA Times has shared new data out of RealtyTrac which shows that it’s now cheaper to rent than own a home in many of California’s largest metropolitan areas. Only 29 large counties across the nation are in a situation in which renting is cheaper…
Rehabbing houses and buy and hold investment strategies are two of the most popular ways to invest in real estate. While these strategies are quite different in their execution, there’s a lot of overlap in the skills and financial requirements of these types of investments.…
The American Dream of owning your own home is becoming a thing of the past. Homes are becoming less affordable as salaries are failing to keep up with rising prices, and many Millennials who were burned during the housing crisis are unlikely to give homeownership…
If you’re considering a buy and hold real estate investing strategy, 2014 is definitely the year to try it out. A number of factors are aligning to make this year an excellent one for buy and hold real estate. Home prices are on the rise,…
This month our featured investor is Frank Ortiz of FraMar Realty, Inc. Frank has been thriving in the housing industry since 1979. He started his career as an architect, and since moving into property investment, he has put his architectural skills to work on fix…
2013 was the year of the house flipper, but a number of significant changes to the housing market will make 2014 more amenable to buy and hold investors. While rehabbers will still be able to enjoy excellent profits, these five factors will make rental real…
With our newly redesigned Buy & Hold loan program, ZINC Financial is now offering loans at rates as low as 7.49%. Our loans allow savvy investors to take advantage of this ideal climate for buy and hold real estate investment. With rental real estate financing…