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Interest Rates Update

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Could we finally be headed for a lower interest rate environment? Recent trends seem like good news for home buyers and investors! Let’s dive in!  If you’ve been following the housing market, you know it’s been quite a ride for the last 24 months. In October 2023, mortgage interest rates reached 10-year high at an … Continued
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Student Loans vs REI

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A question I’m commonly asked is whether a new investor should focus on paying off their student loans or invest in real estate? Let’s dive in! Hey everyone! I am Aaron Nelson, the founder and lead real estate agent for White Coat RE. We are a real estate company in the Greater Seattle-Tacoma area that … Continued
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Leverage VA Loans

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If you are active-duty military or have served our country, you have a great opportunity to jump start your journey to financial freedom through real estate investing! How can you do it? Let’s dive in! Hey everyone! I am Aaron Nelson, the founder of White Coat RE, we are a real estate company in the … Continued
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Mortgage Process

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Do you want to start investing or buy your dream home but are intimidated by the complex world of mortgages? In this video, I’ll help you understand what to look for during the mortgage process. Step 1: Start Preparing Your Finances. Your financial preparedness plays a crucial role in your mortgage approval and terms. You … Continued
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Bonus Depreciation

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We know that a concept called depreciation is one of the ways real estate helps owners build their net worth and pay less in taxes. For residential rental properties, like the ones many of my clients buy, the IRS allows real estate investors to depreciate a home over a 27.5-year period. Back in 2017, the … Continued
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Househacking Got Easier

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Want to start investing in real estate but worried you do not have enough saved for the downpayment? This new loan program could be the key to helping you jumpstart your real estate journey and unlock your financial future! Let’s dive in! If you are someone who is trying to figure out how to get … Continued
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4 Reasons to Buy in Q1

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Do you ever wish you could go back in time and buy real estate in 2012 or 2013? Well, my DeLorean time machine is broken but I have four reasons why Q1 2024 could be one of the best times to buy a home or investment property in Western WA. 1) Strong Population Growth in … Continued
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Buying in 2024

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Are you thinking about buying a home or investment property in 2024? Whether you’re aspiring to find your dream home or looking to make a strategic investment, a little preparation will go a long way toward making the process smooth and successful. Here are the 4 things you can start doing now if you’re planning … Continued
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Why Hire an Expert

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The other day I got a call from a local investor who was trying to sell her duplex For Sale By Owner. This person claimed to have once been a realtor who specialized in single family home sales in another state and wanted to know if I could help her as her property wasn’t selling … Continued
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Investing in Bremerton

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In the last video, we talked about why we love investing in Tacoma. In this video, we will talk about another area on the West Coast and that is Bremerton. Here are four reasons why we absolutely love Bremerton, Washington. Number one, great location. Bremerton is located just across the Puget Sound from Seattle, providing … Continued