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A Little Slice of Britain in the Pacific

On the Big Island, there’s a small patch of land that isn’t technically American soil. At Kealakekua Bay, where British explorer Captain James Cook met his end in 1779, a towering 27-foot white obelisk marks the spot. In the 19th century, a Hawaiian princess gifted this exact parcel to the British government. To this day, it remains a tiny tract of British territory in the heart of the Pacific.

Real Estate Tip of the Month:

Use Your Home Equity to Finance Your Next Property

One of the best ways to finance your first investment property is with a home equity line of credit (HELOC). This allows you to borrow against your home’s equity to fund real estate purchases. Benefits of a HELOC: Lower interest rates compared to personal loans or credit cards & Flexibility—you borrow only what you need and pay it back at your own pace. However, defaulting on a HELOC could lead to foreclosure, so it’s crucial to research before using this strategy. Used wisely, a HELOC can serve as a down payment for your first rental property.