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Tips for Getting Renters This Season

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly every single industry has been affected and faced with the unique challenge of finding ways to overcome the obstacles that the pandemic and the stay at home orders are leaving behind. This is uncharted territory for everyone, which leaves the real estate industry specifically two options: adapt to the changes…

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Bolstering the Funds in Your IRA/Solo 401(k) and Maintaining Liquidity in Challenging Times

When planning for retirement, the earlier you start saving and investing, the better off you are. Even if you start saving later, you are still contributing to a financial life vest that is going to keep you afloat when you face times of hardship or financial uncertainty. These times are often unpredictable, but just because…

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The Home Remodeling Projects With The Best ROI

Looking to open up your investment opportunities or bring in some additional revenue streams? Investing in real estate is a great way to do just that. Here at First Western Federal Savings Bank, we can connect you with the financial resources you need, like an IRA non-recourse loan to start investing in real estate. But…

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Is It Worth Getting Your Real Estate License?

When you first start investing in real estate using a non-recourse IRA loan, you might be looking for ways to streamline the process. Since you’re dealing with property and houses, you might start wondering if a real estate license would be advantageous to have. You’re not alone in these thoughts. Many who invest in real…

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Don’t Miss These Spots When Cleaning Your Rental Property

Once your tenants no longer occupy your rental property, it’s up to you to maintain the property while it’s empty. While your lease undoubtedly had a stipulation that the previous tenants had to clean the property before they left, the fact is that some people are more thorough in their cleaning than others. While some…

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What Makes An Ideal Renter?

By using a non-recourse loan from your IRA, you can begin investing in rental properties. This is a process that takes a lot of time, effort, and emotional energy. Of course, once you purchase the rental property, that time, energy, and effort doesn’t end there. You need to find renters and tenants that show the…

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Understanding “Curb Appeal”

By partnering with a non-recourse lender, you can use your IRA to start investing in real estate. This is a great way to make passive income if you plan on renting out your new properties or selling them later. But investing in property isn’t simply a way to print money. Not every investment into a…

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First Western Federal Savings Bank is a Sponsor at the 4th Annual Self-Directed IRA Summit

The 4th annual Self-Directed IRA Summit was held on June 8 in Chicago and First Western Federal Savings Bank was honored to be a sponsor of the event. Our very own Roger St. Pierre, Senior Vice President at the bank, was able to speak about non-recourse lending and self-directed accounts. The summit focused on helping…

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Types of Property Non-Recourse Loans Can Be Used For

When you think of a non-recourse loan, you, of course, think of mortgages and buying a house through a self-directed loan (who doesn’t?) The non-recourse lenders at First Western Federal Savings Bank are perfect for helping you on your way to getting a non-recourse loan, but there are actually many things you can do with…

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Buying Real Estate for Your IRA

If you think that your IRA investments are limited to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, you’re wrong. Self-directed IRAs can own real estate, too. Here’s what you need to know about investing in property for your retirement account. What is a self-directed IRA? Self-directed IRAs, as the name implies, are controlled by you, rather than…

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