The Property Buying Process

The Property Buying Process

Buying Real Estate looks easy on Television.  But we all know that TV isn’t real.  There is actually more to it.  Or there is if you do it right.  It is really easy to call an Agent get in the car and start looking at houses.  That for me is the fun part. ...
The Mortgage Broker

The Mortgage Broker

I will admit that there was a time where this post would have taken a whole different tone.  I have had some extremely bad experiences with Mortgages Brokers in the past.  The Mortgage Broker industry has changed since then.  I have since learned that your Mortgage...
Real Estate Closing Costs

Real Estate Closing Costs

Many people think that if they have saved up $20,000.00 as a down payment to buy a house, that is all they need.  The down payment is only one of the COSTS of buying a new home. If you are a first-time buyer or first time real estate investor, you need to be aware of...
Trailers are not Houses

Trailers are not Houses

I definitely like trying and learning new things.  The world of mobile homes is one I have not done much work in. (Modular Homes are NOT mobile homes.) On one of the Real Estate Investing courses I took, they described Trailers, as little tin cans that spit out cash. ...
Bad Grandpa??

Bad Grandpa??

I am a very bad grandpa. I admit it. I am also a fair bit of a Scrooge. Throw in Covid and you have the perfect storm.  For the last several years I have tried to instill some financial sanity into the Christmas season.  I have promoted a “small gift” for the kids,...