Rental Properties by Location

Applying for a non-recourse loan is essential to purchasing a property that can be turned into a rental. You can own a rental property (and use a non-recourse loan to help obtain it) in any of the 50 states, but many people wonder: What kind of rental property should I set up? Do I want…

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Benefits of a Self-Directed IRA

We’ve mentioned it a number of times: you can use a self-directed IRA to apply for a non-recourse loan, which can then be used to purchase an investment property. We’ve focused nearly exclusively on the non-recourse lending side of things (which makes sense, considering that’s in our wheelhouse), but we’ve yet to spend some time…

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How To Set Up A Self-Directed IRA

A self-directed IRA is a necessary financial tool for all adults to consider. There are plenty of benefits that come from this type of retirement plan — all of which we’ll cover in an upcoming post — but in today’s blog, we’re going to address how to set up a self-directed IRA. With this retirement…

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Why Are Fewer People Buying Homes?

As we stated in a previous blog, fewer people are buying homes than in the past 50 years. On top of that, many people are having some serious buyer’s remorse — in fact, nearly 70 percent of millennials who have bought their home regret doing so. We’ve started to touch on this in prior blogs,…

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Current Mortgage Trends

When we’re looking into a bigger project or bigger investment, doing our research is crucial. Choosing a college, for example, means looking at the necessary requirements, as well as figuring out if it’d be a good fit for you. Buying a house means researching the neighborhood, completing an inspection of the house or property, and…

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Facts On Debt

Welcome back to our blog series on debt! In our first blog, we covered some important ways and strategies that can help you better manage your debt. Debt can feel very singular, but nearly all of us are affected by it. Today, our non-recourse lenders are going to examine some of the current facts and…

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Tips For Paying Off Debt

There are a number of requirements you need to meet in order to qualify for a non-recourse loan. From the correct documentation to the correct type of rental property you’re looking to purchase, you need to have all your ducks in a row when you start the application process. But even before that happens, you…

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Necessary Documentation for a Non-Recourse Loan

When you’re applying for a non-recourse loan, there’s a good chance you’ve already looked at our online application (if not, view it here). The application itself can seem pretty detailed and even a bit complex, but we promise that our non-recourse lenders are here to help make everything a bit simpler and more transparent. There…

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What Rental Property Refinancing Can Do

Refinancing is an excellent way for you to better manage your non-recourse loan or mortgage, and our team can help. Many people feel like this is a time-consuming process, however, and one that doesn’t fully give you the best bang for your buck. The non-recourse lenders at First Western Federal Savings Bank are here to…

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Preparing Your Vacation Rental Tip #4: Making Guests Feel Welcome

Welcome to the fourth installment of our blog series on preparing your vacation rental property for summer! The months of sunshine and pool time are full of trips and travel, which makes this a great time to make sure your vacation rental is ready for guests. As a way to maximize your investment property, you…

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Preparing Your Vacation Rental Tip #3: Set Up Procedures

Welcome back to our blog series on preparing your vacation rental property for the summer! In our first post, we discussed how it can be important to do a run-through of your appliances and air conditioning to ensure general maintenance is performed as necessary. Our second blog of the series discussed the importance of decorating…

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Preparing Your Vacation Rental Tip #2: Decorating

Welcome back to our blog series on preparing your vacation rental property for the busy season! As summer rolls around, the vacations and trips and travel plans start to pick up. This is a time when families, couples, friends, and solo travelers alike all love to explore and see someplace new. With so many people…

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