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Who needs an estate plan?
Glenn Yamada from HG Estate Planning and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital share what an estate plan is, and who needs one. Glenn answers the following questions you might have about estate planning:
*Is a Will enough to protect my house and kids? *What is a Living Trust? *What is Power of Attorney? *What is an Advance Healthcare Directive? *How do I avoid Probate? *Do you always need a trust and a will if you own property? *I don’t have a million dollars, do I need an estate plan? *If I have a will but not a trust, is that enough to protect my house? *Can I make changes once I create my estate plan?
Commercial Real Estate Lending
If you’re looking to buy real estate for your business or invest in commercial real estate this year, you’ll want to learn about commercial lending! Nelson Arevalo from MOP Financial and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on commercial real estate lending.
Topics we cover: benefits of owning vs leasing for your business – what’s considered commercial real estate vs residential – what do banks & lenders look at when underwriting a commercial loan – underwriting and types of loans.
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Improving Your Credit to Invest In Real Estate
If you’re looking to invest in real estate, you’ll want to get your credit in the best shape possible! Join Shiva Bhaskar from Tier One Credit, Fiona Bryan from Academy Mortgage, and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital for an interactive live Q&A on how to improve your credit to buy real estate.
Topics we cover: 5 tips to boost your credit score – common myths about credit – how lenders look at credit when you apply for a mortgage – next steps to take if you need credit repair.
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Insuring Your Real Estate — All You Need To Know Before (and After) You Buy
If you’re looking to buy real estate this year, you’ll want to hear how to not lose your shirt! Jackie Sanchez from State Farm and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on everything you need to know about insurance when you invest in real estate.
Topics we cover: homeowner’s policies vs. rental policies – why you might want an umbrella policy – what’s usually covered (and what’s not) – how to avoid worst case scenarios.
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Buying a House When You’re Self Employed
If you’re looking to buy real estate this year and are self-employed or a business owner, you’ll want to hear how to get qualified for a loan to buy a home! Fiona Bryan from Academy Mortgage and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on how to buy a house while self employed or running your own business.
Topics we cover: how lenders look at self-employed income differently from W-2 income – what documents lenders use to qualify self-employed income – conventional loans versus non-QM loans (bank statement, cash flow, P&L) – tips for preparing to buy real estate – how homeownership can protect you from inflation – LA area real-estate market update.
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Building Wealth Through Real Estate (on Any Budget)
If you’re looking to invest in real estate (on any budget), you’ll want these gems on how to leverage existing property to buy investments, and house hacking as a strategy to get started. Fiona Bryan from Academy Mortgage and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on how to fund your first (or next) property in 2022.
Topics we cover: strategies to get started investing in real estate – financing for 1-4 unit properties – house hacking in LA.
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Estate Planning for First Time Homebuyers
If you’re looking to buy a house and want to ensure the best for your family, you’ll want to see this video on estate planning 101. Debora Young from Young Law Firm and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on why estate planning is an integral part of buying your first home and building generational wealth.
Topics we cover: what is estate planning and why do you need it? – the disadvantages of naming children as joint owners on your home – how to structure your estate plan (it’s more than just a will!) – Prop 19, how does it affect me?
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What is Title Insurance (and Why You Might Need it When Buying a Home)
If you’re looking to buy a house and don’t know what title insurance covers and ways to take title, check this video out. Annie Fan from Chicago Title and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on what title insurance is and why you might want it when buying a home.
Topics we cover: how you take title to your house – what title insurance is (and why might you need it) – affirming title options for LGBTQIA couples – house hacking and collective buying as tenants in common.
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Down Payment Assistance for Educators and Healthcare Workers
Did you know there are down payment assistance programs for teachers, school support staff & administrators, medical staff, EMT’s, nurses, firefighters and first responders? Fiona Bryan from Academy Mortgage and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital answer questions on this live Zoom workshop on how to take advantage of these grants for your primary home purchase.
Topics we cover: down payment assistance programs – who qualifies for these programs? – what documents do you need to get pre-approved? – how much should you put down on a house?
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How to Improve Your Credit to Buy a Home
If you’re looking to buy a house and want to get your credit in the best shape possible, you’ll want to see these 5 tips on how to boost your credit score quickly and efficiently. Shiva Bhaskar from Tier One Credit and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on how to improve your credit to purchase a home.
Topics we cover: quick tips to boost your credit score – what you need to know about your credit when buying a home – common myths about credit – get the most bang for your buck on boosting your credit, from just getting your score up to severe credit damage.
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