You have probably heard it all over the news – Investors are spooked by a scenario known as the “inverted yield curve,” which occurs when the interest rates on short-term bonds are higher than the interest rates paid by long-term bonds. What it means is that people are so worried about the near-term future that they are piling into safer …
Senior home care often necessitates buying a new, more accessible, home, remodeling one’s current home, or moving to an assisted living facility or retirement community. Many of our sellers are older and are seeking the best option for their happiness and financial future and we understand the struggles that these homeowners may incur with old age. We have partnered with …
Intro: Mike Butler began his real estate investing career while working his full time job as an undercover police detective in Louisville, Ky. Mike investigated “murder for hire,” “contract killings,” and organized crime. Between working and court appearances, Mike spent anywhere from 55-80 hours weekly on his job.Mike Butler began buying fixer uppers and renting them to make extra money vs. …
At 2nd Wind Llc. we are dedicated to equipping our investors with the best information possible to be successful in real estate. One of our partners – Borders And Borders attorneys have agreed to sit down with us and answer a few common questions about what they do and why Attorneys are imperative to a smooth real estate transaction. Intro: …
Renting a property usually isn’t what grabs the attention of would-be investors especially when compared to the alluring ’quick cash’ of a fix and flip. But, by keeping in mind several key investment principles and using a few savvy financing moves, a quality rental portfolio can not only make you cash in the short term it can also build true …
Ever wonder how real estate newcomers who don’t have a ton of cash are able to keep buying investment properties? The answer for many savvy investors is the use of a “cash out refinance”. A cash-out refinance is the action of taking out a new mortgage on your property to pull out your accrued equity; this option can free up …
Louisville and its surrounding areas are going through a modern day renaissance. Neighborhoods that have been blighted for the past 50 years are making tremendous comebacks: Nulu, Germantown, Shelby Park, and much of the cities core has scene historic growth in the past 10 years largely impart to the efforts of investors. Real Estate investment offers several key advantages over …
Leverage is the utilization of various forms of borrowed capital for the purchase of a property or to increase a properties resale value – in an attempt to profit from that assets appreciation over a given period of time. In other words leverage allows an individual or investor a chance to earn more money by using borrowed money. Still confused? Here …
Conventional wisdom may tell you that paying down your property mortgage as fast as possible will yield you the best returns in the future, but in reality this isn’t always true. If you want to reduce the overall interest you pay on your mortgage- paying off your mortgage early can greatly help. Every month you have a mortgage you pay interest …
