Zero Waste hacks anyone can implement — By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish, according to an article by the Washington Post. Guiltily, I once thought my plastic waste was not contributing to this issue-it was other countries not properly disposing and recycling their waste. But as I’ve become more educated on…

How I got the deal in this competitive market — We have all heard the stories — simple, modest houses selling for tens of thousands over asking prices with multiple offers, bidding wars, and cash buyers. For anyone trying to buy a house, or worse their first house, it’s a crapshoot. When my boyfriend and I wrote an offer, we…

In less than two years on a 5 figure income — Saving for a downpayment is by far the largest barrier to purchasing a home. Whether the market is up or down, having at least 20% down in cash with closing costs will put you in the best position to be able to get into a property. It can take a…

The IRS has entered the chat — You may be familiar with the tax benefits of retirement accounts like a 401k, Roth IRA, and Traditional IRA that allow you to grow your investments tax-deferred or tax-free. What if there were ways to defer your capital gains tax when it comes to real estate? Primary Residence Tax Exemption If you are selling…

How to avoid buyers remorse — Have you ever wanted something expensive and saved up to buy it, only to regret your purchase? Welcome to buyer’s remorse. I have felt buyer’s remorse on everything from a pair of shoes to a full-blown house. Actually, I have felt buyer’s remorse on both houses I bought at some…

Even if you are starting from nothing — Real estate investing is intimidating. Unless you want to invest in REITs (real estate investment trusts) there is a large barrier to entry taking the form of a downpayment. I never set out to be a real estate investor, but after buying a house and deciding to move and rent…

The method I used to find my latest cash flowing investment — Real estate can be a great investment, not only to diversify your portfolio but to build wealth faster through cash flow, home equity, and appreciation. However, real estate can also be a depreciating asset and could easily drain your available capital. Evaluating a property is the most important step to…

It’s under $500 and why that’s okay — There are a lot of anecdotal stories on Medium about Real Estate. As we go into 2021, I thought I would share real numbers on how much I made (and lost) on my rental property last year. Let’s start with a little background. This house was never supposed to be…

Set up your financial future for success by doing these 5 things — If you had asked me what my best financial decisions were as a 20-something recent graduate, my answer would probably be pretty lowkey. …