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Cory Thompson August 1, 2025

The Risks of Using a Mortgage for House Flipping

House flipping, the practice of buying a property, renovating it, and quickly selling it for a profit, can be an exciting and potentially lucrative investment strategy. However, financing a flip with a traditional mortgage carries significant risks that investors should carefully consider before proceeding.

Filed Under: Home Financing Tips Tagged With: House Flipping, Investment Property, Mortgage Risks

Cory Thompson December 10, 2021

Smart Ways To Create Equity Within Your Home

Home equity is the difference between what your home can sell for and what you owe on it. Generally, the longer you own your home, the more equity you build.

Filed Under: Homeowner Tips Tagged With: Home Equity, Homeowner Tips, Investment Property

Cory Thompson April 27, 2021

The Potential Pitfalls of Buying a Second Home for Income

Aside from owning a business, owning rental property has been one of the top investment choices for people, most commonly done through buying a second home. Handled right, income properties can generate significant gains for investors, both in terms of real estate appreciation as well as monthly income from tenants.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Investment Property, Mortgage, Tax Benefit

Cory Thompson August 13, 2020

Thinking About Buying An Investment Property? 6 Tips To Ensure You Don’t Get Fleeced

Purchasing an investment property is one of the most important decisions that you’ll ever be a part of. As such, it’s a necessity to make your decisions with only the most careful of consideration.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Investment Property, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Tips

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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