The home buying process is usually a huge life event for most people. Although it can be very exciting, it can also be overwhelming. It is important that buyers surround themselves with the right people and slowly build a team to help with the process. This includes real estate agents, lenders, lawyers, inspectors, and more. …
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There are many ways to find real estate deals today – the MLS, driving for dollars, direct mail campaigns, wholesalers, and more! And then there’s the often neglected…word of mouth. People don’t realize the power of sharing what they do and how they do it with everyone around them. I didn’t believe it could happen …
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Lesson learned: Inspections are totally worth it! I am sold! Recently, I purchased another househack property, a duplex with a finished basement. My plan is to rent by the room on the 2nd unit to long-term tenants, live in the 1st unit, and rent out the rooms in the basement on Airbnb. I was excited about the purchase, …
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Let me premise this post with this: I am still a newbie to this whole real estate thing, and I’m not here to give you advice. I’m simply sharing my story with you. One thing is for sure – there is no magical secret to what I’ve done. I worked hard, saved, and got a …
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A couple of months ago, I got a chance to visit New York for work purposes. I had been there a couple of times before so I knew that everything was expensive. And, naturally, like how I do in every city I visit, I did my best to tour the city on a budget. Thanks …
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By: Vs Date nights can be expensive especially when you want to enjoy a night out in the city. And for those pursuing FI, expensive date nights are not ideal. Because of this, my wife and I constantly think of ways to minimize our spending on dates while still preserving the feeling of a date. …
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Written by: Vs Recently, I’ve been captivated at this concept of FI, which could mean a lot of different things for a lot of different people. But, the basic idea is that you could be financially free without having to work if you didn’t want to while still living comfortably. I learned that there is …
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Author: VS Tired of being the last to board? Tired of being uncomfortable on a flight? Then, you may need to read this! Whenever I travel on Southwest Airlines, I always make sure to get priority boarding. This means that, if available, I may be one of the first to board in positions A1-A15. (Note: …
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By: VS. Traveling to Bali? Remember these tips to make your travel much more enjoyable! Traveling abroad can be very frightening, especially if there are too many unknowns. However, with proper planning and preparation, it can be very exciting! My wife and I went on our honeymoon to Bali, Indonesia. Bali is an amazing place …
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By: VS. Traveling to Bali? How will you get around? Drive? Walk? Taxi? Better yet, why not hire your own personal driver? This is why I did. In November 2018, my wife and I went on our honeymoon to Bali. We visited 3 different cities – Ubud, Seminyak, and Jimbaran Bay – that had its …
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