My First House
So you think you're ready to get a pad for yourself? Buying a house, for many, is the single largest financial decision of their lives so It's no surprise then, that this decision shouldn't be taken lightly. The decision to tie yourself to payments for 15-30 years is huge. As someone who owns several residential...
You could say that real estate has quite literally hit rock bottom in some areas of the country, since you can find free land, and possibly homes in some areas of the country, for free! If you've ever dreamed of moving out the rural Midwest and breadbasket of America you can find some great opportunities for real estate...
Is now the best time to buy a house since the great depression? I think so, and after reading through this article I think you may also side on the fact that now is an amazing time to get into home ownership. 2012 has the potential to be the best year for buying a house in over...
Each year millions of wide eyed and money hungry gamblers flock to a neon lit sand pit hundreds of miles from the barren Sierras. They come in droves to test their luck with slots, cards, and roulette. Free booze pours as gorgeous people from around the world make these new guests feel like they hold the key...
We've all seen those commercials for bowflex and 6 minute abs, but have you checked out the recent home mortgage calculator workouts? Intense doesn't even begin to describe how much financial fat you'll burn with these bad boys. Unlike 6 minute abs, you can have them all completed and get your home finances ripped in just 5...
How often are you home? When you're there are you using every area of your house? Are there rooms of your house that go untouched for weeks at a time? Each of us are home for different amounts of time, so each of us gain different levels of utility from our place of residence. However, we all...
According to CNN Money, the most expensive housing market in the USA is... drum roll please... HONOLULU! I can attest Honolulu, is VERY expensive, but it is possible to live there cheaply if you do it right. Heck, I lived in Honolulu for about $1,000 a month, but it's not for everyone. If you're focused enough on achieving financial freedom in...
Today I have the privilege to share with you an interview with Ronnie Adams from Real Estate Guide 2 Success. Ronnie is a former school teacher turned successful real estate investor. Through hard work and perseverance, Ronnie now enjoys the benefits of financial freedom. His story is one that should inspire first time investors and entrepreneurs...
Fixing Up a House
This is a property I purchased in 2015 and simply haven't had time to complete, but will be working on in 2017. I'll begin to track my budget and eventually return on investment as I begin to focus on this project more in the summer of 2017. Until then, here are some current before pictures along with...
This project took a few years and included ripping out a chimney that went from the basement to the roof, which became unnecessary when I put a new furnace in the house.  The hardwood flooring is original maple and was carpeted over.  The kitchen floor is new as there was no wood floor originally in the kitchen.  A large...