Thinking for a new home is a source of anxiety, frustration -- and a huge sense of accomplishment.

I hear people talk about ripping out copper to put in pex to reduce maintenance and vandalism.

We are considering adding Friday to the menu, to reduce the amount of class slots on Saturday.

Some other good reads are:Performance Anxiety by Gordon MossTurning Distress Into Success by Fuquan BilalInvest in Debt by Jimmy NapierThe Art of Investing in Distressed Mortgages by Sherman Arnowitz The Banker’s Code by George AntoneThe Wealthy Code by George AntoneFour Step Guide to Private Lending Profits by Lee Carney Harder Working Money by Jay Leigeber

I genuinely enjoy all those things.She is spared the anxiety of my decisions until it's too late to worry about it, and that's how she likes it.

The listing agent may have been frustrated for any number of reasons, for example I will almost always offer a reduced commission to my clients if I am able to procure a Buyer (6% if outside broker involved or 4/5% of I find the Buyer).

Having my comebacks ready is something I will definitely focus on developing to try and reduce headache.

Reduce spending and/or increase income. 

My goal for this first real estate purchase is really to reduce my housing/living expenses as much as I can.  

If you're looking to only reduce your monthly costs, there are neighborhoods on the rise where you can buy a modest 2-3 bedroom home for under $200k.