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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. Some smart lenders, especially among credit unions, have developed some great products for ADU financing.

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The share of owner-occupants buying foreclosures has doubled — here’s why

Housing Wire

The increasing share of owner-occupant buyers is also evidence that extremely tight housing inventory is prompting more retail buyers to take on the additional challenges that come with buying a distressed property at auction. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in August 2022.

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Is time the enemy of equity for chronically distressed homeowners?

Housing Wire

That’s because the unpaid loan balance continues to grow for delinquent mortgages due to unpaid interest, property taxes and insurance. While the average value of the 80,000 properties analyzed increased 3% between the first and last scheduled foreclosure auction date, the average unpaid loan balance increased by 6 percent.

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In-House vs. 3rd-Party On-Site Property Managers: Which Is Best for Your CRE?

The Robert Weiler Company

No stranger to offering business-related sage advice, Benjamin Franklin was fond of reminding us all that “death and taxes” were the only two certainties in this world. While Franklin knew that death and taxes were guarantees, how those taxes are paid, and who’s managing the properties taxed is anything but certain.

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4 Effective Steps to Find Commercial Rental Properties for Sale

The Robert Weiler Company

Once you focus on these criteria, you will have a better understanding of where you want to begin your commercial property search. Property taxes in the area. Opportunities for future development and zoning ordinances. Average prices of comparable commercial rental properties available in the area. Demographics.

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7 Best Books for Rental Property Managers [in 2022]

The Robert Weiler Company

A good rental property management book will typically cover a wide range of topics related to the tasks of remtal property managers and overall strategies. However, property management some books will focus on the tax, regulations, and legal aspects of renting spaces. But he didn’t always wear all of these hats.

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Columbus Real Estate Investing: Generate ROI with 5 Commercial Property Types

The Robert Weiler Company

As a result, losing a tenant for a month or longer will ultimately reduce your overall profit. You may want to consider your ideal tenant before purchasing a property. Consider whether your ideal tenants will sell the products or services that succeed in the rapidly changing economy. You could develop the land yourself!