If it were me I would get another job and my wife get another job   As well as cut out all nonessential spending   In 2 years We would have the down payment VS 2 years from now saying I WISH I had that 20% down 

I am setting aside 30% of my salary with little effort to cut back too much.

As my Wife and I are currently learning all we can and saving to eventually buy our own multifamily to house hack, this in the meantime could present me with an opportunity to cut our rent back even if just a little.

We cut a $2,500 check for earnest money and used Team National to find our realtor and our lender.

We cut a $2,500 check for earnest money and used Team National to find our realtor and our lender.

Clean out the yard, cut a huge tree in front and so much more...

After their broker takes a cut and they cover out-of-pocket expenses, it's closer to $15,000.

Idt it’s cut n dry even though the numbers kinda say that it is.

. -- Anything that helps them increase the value, safety, or enjoyment of their real estate - or their future real estate - is a no-brainer.

Not exactly what I was looking for and the top of my budget, but seems to make sense any way I cut it