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Your credit score can make or break your next investment property loan. I'll break down how credit scores really work, how lenders see you as a borrower, and simple ways to boost your score before your next deal. You’ll learn what credit score ranges mean for approvals and interest rates, why credit utilization matters so much, and 5 practical strategies you can take action on today. Walk into your next lender conversation more confident and prepared as an investor. Subscribe to the Money Megan Newsletter: https://moneymegan.com/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO Tradeline Supply: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10103... Annual Credit Report: annualcreditreport.com Credit Karma: https://www.creditkarma.com/ Rental Reporting Services: RENT TRACK https://www.renttrack.com/ PAY YOUR RENT: https://www.payyourrent.com/residents/ RENTAL KHARMA: https://www.rentalkharma.com/MINDYAND... Use our code: MINDYANDMEGAN for $10 off.   FIND US ON SOCIAL Instagram:  / megan_great_houses Instagram:  /mindy.heitman   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Why your credit score matters 00:50 Credit score ranges 01:46 How credit scores are calculated 03:32 How to improve your score 03:40 Tip 1: What is a Tradeline? 04:44 Tip 2: Pay off your balances how often? 05:26 Tip 3: Request a credit limit increase 06:07 Tip 4: Diversify 06:48 Tip 5: Ideal Timing: Opening & closing credit cards 07:43 Bonus Tip! 09:08 Summary DISCLAIMER: Some of the above links may be affiliate links, meaning if you purchase a product or service via these links we may receive a small commission, at no additional charge to you. 💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments & let’s talk real estate. 👇