How to Negotiate and Use Seller Concessions
Thursday, August 24
Concessions are a great way to make buying a home less expensive. There are a couple of ways you can use concessions and a couple of ways to get the seller to offer them. Here is an overview of concessions. If you are able to negotiate concessions for the purchase of your house hack, here are th...
The Art of Tenant Management
Wednesday, August 09
When it comes to managing tenants, the dynamics can sometimes be complex, especially when you're living with friends. In Colorado Springs, I have house hacked several homes with over 20 different tenants/friends. Navigating house rules, rent payments, and other responsibilities while maintaining ...
How to Find Tenants for Your House Hack
Tuesday, June 20
Not being able to find tenants is one of the biggest fears beginning house hackers have when they first get started. We will guide you through the process of reducing risks and saving time in your quest to find the perfect tenants. We understand the anxiety that comes with vacancies, but with t...
How to Get PMI Removed
Thursday, June 01
I just got PMI removed on one of my properties and it was incredibly easy! It will save me thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. If you are a homeowner with a mortgage that carries Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), you can get it removed once your home has appreciated enough that your loa...
House Hack Without a Downpayment
Wednesday, May 03
CHFA Down Payment Assistance: What You Need to Know For many Coloradans, buying a home may seem out of reach due to the high costs associated with a down payment. Fortunately, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) offers down payment assistance programs to help first-time homebuyers a...
House Hacking Loan and Downpayment Options
Wednesday, May 03
One of the major considerations when buying a home is the down payment. A down payment is the amount of money you pay upfront when purchasing a home. It is a percentage of the home’s sale price, and the rest of the payment is usually financed through a mortgage loan. There are different options f...