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Finance

Fixer-Upper Financing: How to Buy and Renovate a Home That Needs Major Work

Buying a home that needs major work usually means conventional financing is off the table. Here's a plain-English guide to the renovation loan products that can cover the purchase and the repairs in one loan, plus what to expect from each one.

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Finance

HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan for Paid-Off Homes: An Investor's Guide

April 22, 2026

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Ryan McPartland HeadshotRyan McPartland

Finance

Home Equity for Real Estate Investors: How to Convert Equity Into Investment Capital with DSCR Loans

April 22, 2026

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Ryan McPartland HeadshotRyan McPartland

Finance

Beyond HELOCs: How Real Estate Investors Access Home Equity

April 22, 2026

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Doug McDonald HeadshotDoug McDonald

Finance

Rental Property Loans Guide: DSCR, Portfolio Sales and Alternative Financing Options for Investors

April 22, 2026

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Ryan McPartland HeadshotRyan McPartland

Finance

Rate Volatility Is Real. Here's Why It Shouldn't Stop Your Next Investment Move.

April 15, 2026

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Doug McDonald HeadshotDoug McDonald

Partners

The Lending Partner That Makes Smart Investors Even Smarter

April 15, 2026

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Home Equity

Cash Home Sales vs. Sell-and-Rent

April 8, 2026

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Ryan McPartland HeadshotRyan McPartland

Finance

The Complete Guide to Real Estate Investor Loans

April 8, 2026

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Doug McDonald HeadshotDoug McDonald

Finance

Can I Take Cash Out of One Property to Buy Another?

December 24, 2025

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Doug McDonald HeadshotDoug McDonald

Finance

How Can I Apply for a Truehold Financial Investor Loan?

December 24, 2025

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Doug McDonald HeadshotDoug McDonald

Finance

What Types of Properties Qualify for DSCR Financing?

December 24, 2025

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Doug McDonald HeadshotDoug McDonald

Finance

Can I Use DSCR Loans to Finance Multiple Properties?

December 24, 2025

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Truehold’s blog is committed to delivering timely and pertinent insights in real estate and finance, purely for educational and informational purposes. Crafted by experts, our content is thoroughly reviewed to guarantee its accuracy and dependability. Although designed to enlighten and engage, our articles are not intended as financial advice and should not be the sole basis for financial decisions. Our stringent editorial practices ensure the integrity of our content, empowering our readers with valuable knowledge.

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