Category: Investment

‘Taxing’ Questions on Second Homes

Are you in the market for buying a second home? You probably have lots of questions — what’s it like to qualify for a mortgage on a second home, and are there still tax advantages? Let’s take a look. Mortgage risk. Since lenders view second homes as being a higher risk for default than first… Read more »

Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Landlord?

Owning rental property can bring a nice return on your investment, but be sure you weigh the pros and cons before you decide to jump in and become a landlord. Show me the money.  Unlike buying a personal residence — where you might get by with putting down as little as 5 percent — a… Read more »