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May 18, 20228 min

How To Invest in a Recession

In today’s blog, we are talking about the current economic environment and how it impacts us. I know I might be jumping the gun here, but...

Jan 12, 20226 min

Fuel for the FIRE: Three Pillars To Help You Achieve Early Retirement

I’ve been reading up on the concept of “financial independence, retire early” (FIRE) for a while now. However, I am a bit skeptical of one p

Recognizing the 12 Red Flags when Screen Tenants

Lori Ge

Jan 5, 20223 min

Recognizing the 12 Red Flags when Screen Tenants

Every situation comes down to what you’re comfortable with, but here are some common red flags to look out for and take into...

First-time Homebuyer's Step-by-Step Guide

Lori Ge

Jan 5, 20225 min

First-time Homebuyer's Step-by-Step Guide

In our step-by-step series of how to buy a house for first-time homebuyers, we already discussed how to get financing, which is an...

Lori Ge

Jan 5, 20224 min

Should you Buy a House in 2022?

Will the housing market continue to boom? Is it smart to buy a house in 2022? Check out the real estate market predictions below.

Jan 5, 20226 min

How To Manage Your Rental Homes From a Distance Without a Property Manager

Long-distance landlord series 3

How to Prepare to Buy Your First House|First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide

Lori Ge

Dec 13, 20213 min

How to Prepare to Buy Your First House|First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide

We will provide you with a series of blogs to give you a complete step-by-step guide to buying your first house.

Dec 8, 20215 min

Top 10 Essentials for Managing Properties as a Long-Distance Landlord

As a long-distance landlord, I have been managing all my properties by myself for a few years now. I owe a lot of my success to the fact tha

Things You Must Know Before Refinancing a Mortgage

Lori Ge

Dec 7, 20214 min

Things You Must Know Before Refinancing a Mortgage

Why do we need to refinance? What are the pros and cons? What is the cost of refinancing? How do we know whether it’s worth it to refinance

Is My Income Enough to Get a Mortgage? All You Must Know about the Debt-to-Income Ratio

Lori Ge

Nov 22, 20212 min

Is My Income Enough to Get a Mortgage? All You Must Know about the Debt-to-Income Ratio

Do you wonder if you make enough money to get a mortgage? It’s a common concern, but one that isn’t quite valid in the eyes of most lenders.

How to Apply and Get a Mortgage Approved in Six Steps

Lori Ge

Nov 22, 20213 min

How to Apply and Get a Mortgage Approved in Six Steps

Six steps to get your mortgage application approved.

Lori Ge

Nov 15, 20212 min

How Much Does it Cost to Refinance?

What's included in the cost of mortgage refinancing and the truth of no-cost refinance.

Nov 15, 20214 min

How To Succeed as a Long-Distance Landlord

This series of articles is about the experience I gained from managing my rental houses from overseas.

What is PMI and How do you get Rid of It?

Lori Ge

Nov 8, 20212 min

What is PMI and How do you get Rid of It?

You can get a mortgage without putting 20% down, but if you do, you’ll pay PMI. While PMI has a bad reputation, it’s a helpful tool.

The True Costs when Buying a House and How to Save Money

Lori Ge

Oct 27, 20216 min

The True Costs when Buying a House and How to Save Money

What's the cost when buying a house? We will provide the details of the costs of buying a house and getting a mortgage.

Low Rates And Down-Payment Subsidy? This Mortgage Program Might Be Right For You

Michelle Pan

Oct 13, 20212 min

Low Rates And Down-Payment Subsidy? This Mortgage Program Might Be Right For You

What is an HFA loan? What's down payment assistance and how to apply?

How to Choose the Right Mortgage Type that Saves You Money

Michelle Pan

Sep 27, 20213 min

How to Choose the Right Mortgage Type that Saves You Money

Conventional loan, FHA loan, VA loan, and USDA loan. Which mortgage type is right for you?

How to Choose the Right Mortgage Lender?

Michelle Pan

Jul 26, 20215 min

How to Choose the Right Mortgage Lender?

It’s important to know that there are 3 types of mortgage lenders: retail mortgage banker, mortgage broker, and correspondent.

Jul 21, 20215 min

How to Survive a Real Estate Crash as a Landlord

Seven Risk Mitigation Strategies That Helped Me Survive the Pandemic.

How Do You Know If an Investment Property Is Worth Buying or Not?

Lori Ge

Jul 20, 20213 min

How Do You Know If an Investment Property Is Worth Buying or Not?

With housing prices at record-high levels, is it still worth it to buy an investment property? As the real estate market is booming, many...

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