Dave Ramsey's Real Estate Principles

[@TheRamseyShow]

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[@thinkcircle-tellyourstory5884]

The Dave Ramsey Show - I resonate with your advice very much. Thank you for educating us on what we should of learn in school✌👌

[@surgetmz618]

Nice shirt Dave.

[@shekilrose1077]

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[@JOYinMYheart05]

The Dave Ramsey Show what do you think of Dean Graziosi? Real or scam?

[@lekilatu9500]

You know any real estate in Hawaii?. I live in Hawaii

[@kcimb]

I was raised by two parents with one working full time at 15 an hour in the 90s with a mortgage, 2 cars, and lots of love. They did things smart, much like Dave advocates. Used cars, not new. Always had food. Never without. Amazing what managing money can do for you. I learned to apply those principles later in life..

[@meibing4912]

People buy houses with their heart and then pay with their blood.

[@BDB-ji1ui]

😂😂😂😂, lol!

[@titusjames4912]

Well said.

[@XD-zg6ii]

True and ouch

[@youyadensi]

Hahaha, nice

[@Josh-ii1eq]

Wife and I bought a house a little over 2 years ago, realized it was not a blessing but just a headache. We fixed it up and did all the landscaping etc by ourselves. We sold it a couple months ago and made out pretty good on the market. We downsized to a condo which we paid cash for and fixed it up a little. The condo is located across the street from a major hospital here and a Nurse is now renting it out for $1800. We now live in another condo which we plan on paying off by the end of this year to do the same thing. Long story- just really sit back and think what you want out of real estate. I would rather own a bunch of properties outright with no debt rather than have a big house and a 3 car garage. Just my personal experience to share.

[@spetrenko7149]

Josh 🙌🙌🙌🙌THATS awesome testimony guys. 👏👏👏👏 👌👍 PRAISE GOD!!!!

[@Cesar-pq2ck]

Josh thank you for sharing!

[@mic01]

Im in the same boat here in Canada, I live in SW Ontario where google and many tech company's have moved in. I bought a condo in 2017 for 150k now they are selling for 350K. I bought a new condo with the money I received from a car accident and bought this new one with zero mortgage. My rental unit Im in $1,100 with mortgage/HOH/prop tax and renting for $1,600. Im more at ease knowing I can drive by and say yes thats mine then playing the stock market I have some stock but nothing if I lose Im worried about.

[@RideYEG]

@@mic01 What are condo fees like in Ontario? They're crazy high here in AB

[@leticiagarciaperez1742]

How much did the condo cost you? I’ve considered buying a condo, but aren’t there HoA fees?

[@Aziz__0]

I'm 48years old living in California, I'm hoping to retire at 50 if things keep going well for me. Bought my third house last month and I can't be more proud that am i now. I'm glad I made great decision about my finances that changed me forever but now I can't seem to make any other smart investment.

[@viewfromthehighchairr]

I can feel your pains. New guys need to realize the risks that come with all of this. You could lose it all and you could win it all. It goes both ways. Second, what works for A may not necessarily work for B and you should not be a bandwagon investor. A good number of folks are raking in huge 6 figure gains in this downtrend, but such strategies are mostly successfully executed by folks with in depth market knowledge.

[@AlbertGReene-p8w]

@@viewfromthehighchairr Factos!! Since the market became extremely volatile and pressure increased (I should be retiring in 17 months), I took the decision to work closely with a financial advisor. It has already been 9 months and counting, and I have made approximately 600K net from all of my holdings.

[@billclinton-f8n]

@@AlbertGReene-p8w That's impressive, my portfolio have been tanking all year, tried learning new strategies to gain in the current market but all of that flew right over head, please would you mind recommending the Adviser you're using.

[@AlbertGReene-p8w]

@@billclinton-f8n My advisor is the quite famous NICOLE DESIREE SIMON She has been making a fortune online worth millions of dollars in digital assets for a select few for years. Lately, these types of services have appeared that allow you to copy the results of the experts. She demonstrates how to copy it automatically using that system.

[@billclinton-f8n]

@@AlbertGReene-p8w Thanks for the info, i found her website and sent a message hopefully she replies soon.

[@TinaMyles]

Dave Ramsey's insights have been a game-changer for me! His practical approach to financial management has empowered me to take control of my money and work towards a debt-free life. The Total Money Makeover is my go-to guide, and I appreciate how he breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow steps.

[@smileyeagle1021]

The only reason that I purchased my home instead of continuing to rent was that rent in my region has consistently gone up by between 5 and 15% for the last several years with no sign of it stopping in the near future. By buying, I was able to lock in the same payment for the next 30 years. I can budget for maintenance and repairs, but I don't think I can keep my income increasing by 15% a year consistently to keep up with the rent.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

I love how practical this advice is... putting this in my playlist

[@MrVara411]

Dave's the man.

[@kathysil2000]

yeap!!! everyone was pressuring me to buy a house when I know I cannot afford one. Glad I didn't care about what they say, because if I did, I would be in big trouble right now.

[@mediaboyz9848]

Kathy K Kathy K we did the same thing. When everyone in Southern California was running around with wide eyes saying you have to "buy now" we weren't comfortable going into a house poor situation. Good thing we waited the market crashed soon after.

[@ocvegasproperty]

mediaboyz so I assume you bout in 09?

[@Dimasstywan]

yeah it happened with my parents but we finally get out from debt after 10 years

[@corinnagonzales8339]

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[@tonyj8947]

Kathy K..That is smart. You know what you can and can't do. You buy Only when you can. I've seen people struggling to make their house payments that they sew their ripped socks bc they can't afford new ones.

[@mountaingran9623]

As a REALTOR working with first-time homebuyers I always tell them to remember that if they buy and have a problem they need to realize that when you call the landlord you’ll be calling yourself. Also once pre-approved for a loan ask yourself what house payment you’re going to be comfortable with. It’s no fun being mortgage poor. Not fun to go out to eat with friends and order water with lemon because that’s all you can afford.

[@nightfangs2910]

Buy investment property not single family homes as a first home after 2 years differ taxes on the first house by buying another investment property

[@unpopularopinion149]

Realtors are worthless commissions

[@christina6770]

I order water because soda is not worth the opportunity cost to me, not because I can't afford to, and I think a lot of people order water for that reason.

[@giggityeffyou]

night fangs How does that work?

[@ozymandias7392]

@@giggityeffyou look up "mortgage hacking" graham stephan does a fair job of explaining what that means and how to do it. The first step is to make a plan, the next is to get started.

[@bhilbert11]

this is the best Dave Ramsey video of the year!

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[@thanksmisfortune]

in high school, my finance teacher showed us dave ramsey videos and i thought it was stupid. now, a completely different person at 24 years old, i have been originating mortgages full time for 3 years. the advice dave is giving here is legitimate advice that i provide to my clients. dave looks out for his listener's well-being and future, just like i do for my clients. i'm glad i wised up and that someone so influential is sharing real, practical advice.

[@65stang98]

mine did as well.

[@vickylarue]

Biggest lesson i learnt in 2023 in the stock market is that nobody knows what is going to happen next, so practice some humility and low a strategy with a long term edge.

[@Sofiarita-m9w]

Uncertainty... it took me 5 years to stop trying to predict what bout to happen in market based on charts studying, cause you never know. not having a mentor cost me 5 years of pain I learn to go we’re the market is wanting to go and keep it simple with discipline.

[@Sofiarita-m9w]

“NICOLE ANASTASIA PLUMLEE’’ is the licensed fiduciary I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

[@NNKNotary]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THIS!! THIS WAS ME 12 years ago. Broke and bought a house and Murphy moved in. It was a HUGE mistake. 90 days (exactly) after we moved in (in 2009) I got laid off. Then everything that could go wrong with the house did. I wish we had walked away back in 2010 when the bank was threatening to foreclose on us. This house has been nothing but a huge money pit.

[@TeslaRules1856]

Good video. My late father gave me similar advice a long time ago - smallest home (but good bones) in the most expensive neighborhood you can afford. About location - consider quality of schools, access to shopping and healthcare (nearest hospitals) and transportation. Lastly if it is a good place to live - don’t sweat home price fluctuations over the years - it’s about the goal of owning a place you love to live

[@label1877]

I love to buy a house with bad paint and a lot of weeds in the yard. Those are often your best investments.

[@jb111082]

How so?

[@label1877]

jb111082 Because the first impression turns off most lookers. Bad paint and an overgrown yard are cheap to remedy. Since the property gets little interest you normally run across eager sellers who you know have no emotional attachment for the house.

[@monkachick]

This is great but only if you have a quality inspector

[@Pandorash8]

My late husband and I used to love it when we’d walk into an open home that was badly presented but structurally good. We knew we could get a deal. When we would sell (we used to flip houses), we’d do things that would grab people emotionally to squeeze top dollar (and we had a great agent).

[@dieseldawg7132]

Agreed I got a huge nice house for dirt cheap... needed a kitchen update and a few things but I got it for a lot less than what most people paid .....

[@digitalbrand5510]

A landlord tried to throw me out of his rental house when the furnace went out. I was a good tenant current on my rent payments. Bought a place after that, no more goofy landlords!

[@InvestingWisely]

Overall Dave has very solid advice for most people, very risk averse and logical.

[@han1218]

If you follow his advice you can't go wrong. You might make more money of you take on more debt and risk more, but you might also lose, or stagnate. His advice is the best for the average American.

[@myrle-v4g]

I think investors should always put their cash to work, especially In 2024, we'll start to see more market diversification. I'm hoping to invest about $350k of my savings in stocks against next year. Hope to make millions in 2024

[@Daneilchirs]

Since risk is at an all-time high right now, perhaps you should be a little more patient and return when it has decreased. Alternatively, you can consult a trained financial expert for strategy.

[@StopStrugglingNow]

I came upon this, I love this discussion. People are so caught up into buying a home but expenses are crazy. Especially after a house is about 10yrs old. This is why most new builder warranties expire at this same time. Houses go up in value, do they really? How much does that house really cost you after adding in the interest you have been paying for 5yrs-30yrs? Great discussion..

[@tendrams]

"People get stupid...slow down"! TRUE! I had a deal fall through on a condo not long ago....but wound up buying the unit two doors down (better finishing inside) for $10K less than the previous deal. Sometimes when "life" forces you to slow down...LISTEN TO LIFE! Appraisal came back 25K over purchase price.

[@AMindInOverdrive]

Also Time!!! I rent but I look at my landlord and his wife - they are pretty busy maintaining 3 properties they own. Also property taxes, repairs, etc. It's a lot more than renting to be sure - also mortgage interest. Painting a house, re-roofing, etc - Save, save, save and wait for a recession. Then find a desperate developer who needs cash and make a low-ball offer. Buy a few if you can....saw it happen where I came from - recession hit. Someone I know of bought a $340k home for $60k cash they had...banks stopped lending but they had cash

[@tonywasikhongo7510]

U know I heard someone that we are gonna have another recession, but this time it's gonna be even worse.

[@ozymandias7392]

they're called foreclosures and short sales, you can find them easy enough

[@micaonyx5301]

I'm a landlord and it's sad how a few tenants over the years moved to buy their own house because a family member convinced them owning was cheaper than renting. They loose their house and asked me why didn't I tell them how hard owing is and how expensive. Then ask me if I have a vacancy. 😞

[@agentrocco8042]

I love the videos , of all the money guys out there that make videos you are the one with the most straight forward non emotional medicine that we all need to hear

[@NaturalElicia]

I Love You Dave Ramsey!!! May God Bless You and Your Family!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@intuitive_duck]

Thank you Dave! I've been immersed in your home advice for a while. Might buy a home soon &need all the advice I can get.

[@claritzaechevarria7693]

I bought my home at 145k 8 years ago now it is worth 267k when I bought it the house was a mess I invested little over 20k . Bingo! I'm very happy, not planing to sell at all. Love it! He is right. Don't buy the most expensive , buy the one with possibility .

[@lestermoe509]

Buy a house that would make a good rental. That's how you do it.

[@tonyj8947]

If you buy a house in a nice class "A" neighborhood its not worth it to rent it.

[@aygwm]

Tony J class A is not where the deals are to be had.

[@aa-vb9tj]

@@aygwm what is a class A neighborhood???

[@charlesg7926]

a a Don’t play dumb just bcuz you’re tryna be politically correct

[@matthew8153]

Lester Moe That’s what I did. I bought my first house and immediately rented it out instead of moving in.

[@tamistone2632]

I'm so glad I found your channel. You are affirming my views and life style

[@Amanuel248]

Thank you very much Dave. These are really helpful points.

[@erickholguin8206]

Wow great advice. So insightful.

[@rls151]

Location. Location location and Trader Joe's

[@Kado_Tornado]

Ramon S lol. That’s location though.

[@hv9988]

I remember hearing something about a "whole foods principle" ie - Buy the cheapest house closest to a whole foods. Then upgrade the appliances, floor, cabniets, etc and you're golden

[@mingazzini]

Ramon S Trader Joe’s SUCKS.

[@juanberaud8880]

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[@darlingmkxo]

Yep they only build Trader Joe's in neighborhoods where average household income is 100K+

[@davidgroff4723]

good advice. I wish I would have heard this before I bought my house.

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

Wellllll It’s not like it’s new information. People should do their due diligence before making such decisions.

[@65stang98]

at 4:05 i was just like damn lmao only if he couldve seen the inflation now haha

[@AlaluofNibiru]

I just purchased a single wide on acre lot in Concord NC few miles north of charlotte just off hi traffic exit ramp for $40k w/ a previous list price of $625k. Area will potentially be zoned commercial. I’m building my retirement income and that single wide is worth more to me at $1200 per month. I also purchased 3 homes from Suntrust bank for $33k few years back now worth $100k each. I rent to section 8 only because I don’t have to chase the money. In 20 years I’ve only had one tenant that I didn’t have to chase the money thusly I stopped investing in $100k houses I had to mortgage. Don’t have to chase the money via HUD. I buy the cheapest ghetto $15k properties to upfit. It’s the best return my wife & I have ever received. We’re both small business owners and during the Obama stress we lost our IRA’s and learned a lot on what’s bullet proof out there.

[@ozymandias7392]

You feeling that Laminate life?

[@calebolynick6685]

I bought my 2nd home for 670k 6months later its worth 920k. Crazy times here on the west coast.

[@vp1165]

Sell it. By next year, the bubble will burst. With that money, you'll be able to but two of them in the area for the cost of 1.

[@zachb9965]

sell it

[@yoshiremixx]

Sell it

[@alexg8460]

Good points , we bought ugliest house in best part of town . Was an estate sale out dated carpet smelly yellow musturd walls , 3 large pitbulls 1 handicap owner, mirrors everywhere, landscaping overgrown , was on the market for 3 months nobody could see past this stuff. Fast foward almost year later everyone who comes by can believe what how gorgoeus the house looks, crazy what some paint sanding staining knock couple walls down cut the grass and what some mulch will do for you. We paid asking price was 460 we got it for 420 and house next door behind us is selling for 670k they do have pool though but same house pretty much and they have half the land we have almost 1 acre. Looking foward to see an appraisel see what its worth now.

[@deepvoice9749]

I needed to hear this today.

[@StephanieBogart]

Those houses from the 60's were some of the best built ones out there! At least here in Dallas!

[@jackburton6998]

I agree. Grew up in one. 4th generation Dallasite.

[@simonmaguire5250]

The same here in the UK.

[@CraveThatCoin]

Yes but be careful of asbestos

[@OldProVidios]

I'm having problems hiring painters for homes built before 1978.

[@itsbiyological4057]

I worked on a few big projects with a volatile product containing asbestos. It cost too much money for the abatement and removal of asbestos.

[@benjamina.serrano8948]

On this pond...I mean Lake... Love Dave's humor

[@IkePhillipRuffin]

Renting in NYC is just as expensive as a mortgage. Sorry, where you live does make a difference. The places that are dirt cheap are not safe. In Brooklyn, the median rent price is now $2850. Sure you can move farther out, but what quality of life do you have when you're commuting for 3-4 hours a day?

[@soulbi23]

then move out like millions are doing. People are currently moving out of NY more than any other states.

[@Mark-oc9gz]

Move states then if you’re not happy with it. If enough people move the rent prices will have to go down to accommodate that’s how the market works.

[@BlackOasis21]

Mark Moddibo obviously neither of you grew up or haves lived in NY. The prices will go up, not down and they will continue to rise because of racism. Neighborhoods that have been culturally black or brown because they were set up and forced to live in poverty; these neighborhoods are being bought up by wealthy people who capitalize off generations’ impoverished condition. So what I’m saying is communities of people are being economically forced to leave. NY is their home. It’s all many of them know and they’re being cheated.

[@Tagatiway]

@@BlackOasis21 so what's the solution? Staying while no being happy? Because of nostalgia?

[@NoRecourse1785]

@@BlackOasis21 Holy victim mentality batman.

[@lashandafriedrich1414]

We live in a white hot Portland OR market where my hubby's 4 bed/ 2 bath doublewide (he paid $135K for it before he met me in 2015) is worth at least $215K (probably more) just because of the land and location. He bought it as an investment to rent out in a few years. Similar lot sizes down the street start at 200K now, starter homes start at 350K. I don't particularly care for the seams in the walls (some of you know those mobile home seams), but it is what we can afford very comfortably on one salary and on a 15 year mortgage.

[@captainobvious49]

I'm 26, Going to school in Sept. A year program and should land me a $60k job afterwards. I'm used to living on 24k or less. I'm trying to create a plan so it doesn't get to my head. I wanna buy land, Build a house and maybe have a market garden as a side gig. I'll likely have to move around for work at the start. So i'm thinking of buying a campervan and converting it to live in full time for a couple years. Partially because I already camp a lot and always wanted one. But also because I think paying for the camper and parking close to work would be cheaper than paying for rent, utilities and vehicle maintenance/insurance etc. And give me a lot more freedom. When im ready and the time is right I'll buy a plot of land to park on and build something.

[@adamlynch9153]

Since nobody can work, building materials are way more expensive than usual. You’re better off buying a house already built.

[@altair1983]

there is a saying in my place: "A house needs a servant, not a master" (e.g. your work on the house never stops)

[@tlk50970]

Your largest expense in your life are taxes, not your house. That’s why it’s important to understand them

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Awesome video, definitely giving it another watch so everything sinks in lol

[@momma2ski]

sometimes the determination of the "wrong side of the tracks" is determined by a preferred school, or school district.

[@NotShowingOff]

momma2ski actually, schools are a proxy. It depends on the type of kids going to the school, tbh.

[@jarvisaddison8560]

@@NotShowingOff facts!

[@kylelougnot]

Thanks for sharing your insight Dave. I can believe how right you are. I helped a friend find a house and everything you say is true.

[@HciR525]

buying real estate with debt is a good idea if you buy the house at a good/undervalued price (doing a month at least of research in areas you want to buy), use at least 10% down, and have a 5K-10K of addl money as a safety fund for the housing expenses after you move in. Long run (more than 5 years)... buying is better for you financially than renting-if you meet the above conditions. Dave's is too absolutist about debt-helps him sell books and seminars, but if you have decent financial literacy-using leverage VERY CAREFULLY absolutely increases your wealth faster in real estate than if you wait to pay down all your mortgage debt before buying again.

[@Mr3andrew3]

It's not the house that goes up in value, it's the land. The house depreciates... God Bless, *A.

[@dontworry1568]

how did this age? the common 2x4 is now over a dollar a foot..... id say the value of the house went up because you cant build another one just like it unless you pay 100x the original cost.

[@GreatLifeColorado]

Dave, thanks! I love what you said about over buying.........so many people trying to buy the top of the market!

[@AnaxofRhodes]

The company I work for owns all the housing up here. They rent it out to us at a really cheap rate because no one wants to live out here in the middle of nowhere, with the nearest cities three hours' drive away. Until I eventually move out to a different operation, it's extraordinarily cheaper to rent.

[@NotShowingOff]

Anax of Rhodes that is a sweet benefit. This is how a company can keep ppl. They don’t have to pay pensions, but make living and working there seem like a privilege.

[@CastroMKE]

"Your life looks like a country song" And I felt that.

[@bjkarana]

I still remember the conversation with the loan officer at my local bank when we were qualifying for a mortgage: "oh jeez, you don't have any debt; not even a car loan! This will be easy." And it was.

[@NotShowingOff]

The higher your down payment, the easier to get a loan.

[@jgood005]

haha same experience here! Mine said "Well your debt-to-income ratio is good... because you have no debt..."

[@Em-pe8tj]

My husband and I are getting into re estate investments...Glad to stumble upon this! Great video 👍🏼

[@rocketdogticker]

Thank you for the advice

[@Pythomyst]

This is good stuff! Subbed!

[@candecarro]

The need for Title Insurance is a local issue: in some parts of the country it's the rule, some banks require it for a mortgage, in some places the attorney does a quick definition of title insurance and tells you most of their clients decline and have you sign a disclosure. In Brevard County, FL, it was required by my title company for a cash sale. In Monroe County, FL, it was not requiredfor a cash sale or bank mortgage; In Tompkins County, NY, it was not required for either a cash sale or a bank mortgage. In Fairfield County, CT. It was required by the bank for my mortgage. Unless it was required for my home purchase I would always decline. Dave, why do you recommend always buying Title Insurance? You didn't say. The protections it offers are extremely narrow.

[@richardramfire3971]

I’m in favour of homeownership but Dave ison the money with this. There are a lot of hidden costs. Property tax, bills heat hydro etc, maintenance repairs , insurance

[@johndoe-pm1ql]

Real estate is very different depending on each state, in Texas and in most states they have down payment assistance programs. In texas it's really not that hard to qualify for first a time buyers bonus you can get a starter home in Houston for Abt 100k-135k with 5k-6k down depending on location Divide that by 30yrs your paying abt $277.00- $375.00 plus around $250-$350 tax&insurance your monthly mortgage can run you abt $630-$725 under 1k a month, right now in the rental market in Houston two beds one bath rentals starts at $850, it's cheaper to own and you can always sell your house get your money plus a little sum back after Abt 5yrs.

[@Anna-ml7rm]

Im 35...been renting for only 503 a month and ive paid around 40,000 for the amount of times ive lived here. I wish i had bought a house..

[@ittakesavillage5461]

Ann a what does your rent include?

[@johnhodg8400]

wow 503.00 a month?!!!!! Pretty cheap.

[@mecheckraise]

People spend way too much on houses and cars. If you quit doing this you might just become a millionaire. I know couples that live in houses so big they never go into rooms and they pay over a thousand a month just in home taxes. Fine if you have it but saving that will make you a millionaire. Add cutting the $500 car payment then you can really get ahead.

[@youmayberight2434]

Live like no one now so you can live like few later.

[@droptozro]

This was basically a mini-version of the class he does on Mortgages and buying/selling a home. Nice to see Dave hasn't changed much over the years haha

[@geomodelrailroader]

yup for more information see the Housing Lesson.

[@mlarrosa3546]

@@geomodelrailroader Hey! I'm trying to find the Housing Lesson, but can't find it, could you send a comment with the link please??

[@mouwlylee5014]

I bought a home in 2006 270,000$ now 400,000 and we almost pay off now still has 39,000 to go

[@normanreeves3536]

Mouwly Lee way to go:)

[@Sophisticatedstyle]

As usual, right on the money!!! 100 percent sound and common sense advice. We need to clone you.

[@666dynomax]

its cool how things are similar but different in usa. in canada your principal residence there is no limit on the tax free status after 1 year... you can build and sell one a year... pretty decent way to supplement your income if you like moving a lot and are good at contracting.

[@jasonschwartz8507]

The invisible lines move. If you can buy in the bad neighborhoods right before they get gentrified you can make a lot. But it's hard to determine the next 'it' neighborhoods.

[@thompsona10625]

The issue with attempting to rent while stifling the credit score by avoiding debt; you cannot generally pass a rental screen.

[@Vera-dg3hf]

he actually brings up a good point, what do you do when your water heater goes out and what do you do when your roof leaks? what do you do when your heater gives up? anyone?

[@PoodleParti]

Get it fixed or get a new one.

[@FORGETYOU8]

4k for heating and air that's a good deal here in California we charge 10k to 20k for heating and air

[@drof2th]

Dave, too bad your mortgage payoff calculator DOES NOT WORK. When I add more principle payments and add those payments to the normal payment, it DOE NOT add correctly. My $93,000 4.5% 15 year loan only adds up to $60,000, not even the $93,000! Please fix it. Thanks for everything you do for us!

[@donna24]

Love this man.

[@investfourmore]

Debt has literally made me millions with real estate. It is sad that Dave says debt is so bad when the loans he had that got him in trouble were 90 day notes and nothing like what 99% of people get in real life. Being able to control a $200k asset with $5k or $10kis an amazing thing. Thats why middle aged people in the US have 70% of their networth in their homes. If things go south the bank lets you live there for free during the foreclosure process and pays you to move out. The risk reward is out of this world.

[@Bk-qz3yk]

Current environment are u still bullish on real estate. Mainly speaking central Florida. Im a hard working saver looking to buy second property but current environment is just bananas

[@Bk-qz3yk]

Current unemployment in Orlando is 10 percent most in the state however noone getting evicted foreclosed so supply tight and prices parabolic

[@jonoblake99]

@@Bk-qz3yk keep doing research and learn how to use debt to buy the real estate in a holding company

[@tgustafson85]

I do agree with most of this - but gutters don't cost "nothing". I replaced all my gutters with new seamless ones, and the best quote I got was for $1800, and I live in a small house! But the gutters cost a lot less than letting water pool by the foundation.

[@jasminflower3814]

He's rich, so $1800 is not a lot to him.

[@nathanc30]

Establish relationships with handy men who work by themselves. Then shop and buy for your own material. The fixes take longer but you spend 1/5-1/4 for the repairs. One step further, always be there and help that person. Learn what they are doing.

[@marielnews]

Country Sing lyrics describe my story to the tweet! Lol 😅 including dogs running outside, roommate bringing girlfriends, water leak, air conditioning broke, getting estimates (wish was 4 k). Nit young, but widow. Oh, Rumsey add unemployed to the song. Let’s dance the square rhythm of life. Lol 😅

[@justinacase2623]

Sad Dave has to explain this. I know a girl who turned down a bargain because of the paint color inside! She wanted her colors!

[@monicarenee7949]

Lol I got a great deal on a house that had interior colors from the 70s. First thing I want to do is paint a house the colors I like anyway

[@KatieBellino]

Some people really don't understand what to look for in an investment. I could tell it's common based on "dated" things the realtor walking me around would point out. Like, I don't care about dated, I care about solid bones and overall good shape.

[@ryankiel4895]

I bought my house for $99,000 six years ago, and have $48,000 left. Halfway there.

[@fobbitguy]

Plus, rent always goes up and never goes away

[@TheHeatIsOnPod]

The reason I strived to buy a house is because I hate having a landlord. Even a good landlord is still a landlord. I'm willing to pay more for a house to get rid of the landlord.

[@emmanuelphiri7700]

Hello! Kindly advise. I am in a rented house paying 40% less than a monthly amount that i can be paying if i get a personal loan and buy a house (top up with savings). Is a it a good idea to to get a loan and buy a house then start paying the loan for 5 years ? Or should I just continue saving and buy a house later after 3 years?

[@EmilyP17]

I love Dave all around!

[@spetrenko7149]

This is Awesome ! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!

[@kathrynmessina8841]

Thanks for sharing, Dave.

[@AbidingHopeMentalHealthCoach]

We bought a house 9 years ago using a USDA loan. 33 year mortgage and subsidized interest. Our rental payment was such that we couldn’t save anything… I was spending $300 a month on food at the time, when other families like mine were averaging twice as much. There was no extra money. Our mortgage was less than our rent! Fast forward to today. We just signed papers for the sale of the house, and even after paying back the subsidized interest, we ended up with a hefty check for the equity after expenses were paid. Now we can put a size-able down payment on a house, get a 15-year mortgage, and maybe even pay it off in 10! We are very grateful. But that story doesn’t tell of the year a tree fell on our house and we had to replace it. Of the months spent suing insurance for enough money to do that. Of suing the people involved in the sale of our home, because of dishonesty and negligence (if they had done their job properly, we would have bought a different one), so that we would have enough money to bring the property up to code (new septic, new well farther from the septic, etc). We are currently renting. And the heater did break. We are grateful to be renting at the moment!

[@rohitkhanna4275]

Enjoyed every bit of wisdom

[@johncoll4456]

I like to watch Dave when he's by himself.

[@eduardodedios8213]

Hi Dave, if there’s good and bad times to buy, how come every Professional always says to buy buy buy? They’re all the same and they all only care about their commission

[@danr7715]

When the wife and i bought our home the landscape was terribly overgrown and the home did not appraise due to it, sellers dropped the price 20k because they didn't want to trim the trees/mow the yard.

[@zzazc2929]

"life looks like a country song", someone needs to make that into a shirt

[@cruciferousvegetable]

Specialize in properties with bedbugs and termites with a view.

[@_Patton_Was_Right]

I try to rent houses I would live in myself. Provide a quality product and give a worthy tenant a fair deal to keep them 3-5yrs and rental houses can be a gold mine. Something Dave didn't mention is FIGHT tax assessments when you buy lower than assessment

[@_Patton_Was_Right]

@CJ Goole Usually the county has an "assessor" or some authority to determine the tax basis, if you buy lower than the basis use the purchase contract as evidence to appeal the assessment, as I buy "value add" projects I almost always challenge the assessment and lower my property taxes

[@eden821]

I agree with Daves principles but did it the other way. I bought the most expensive in the neighborhood, but I bought approx 50% bigger than the others and with major nice renovations done but only 25% more expensive. So it works both ways if you do not overpay.

[@Nova-Rift]

Thank you!

[@mentalrailroads3609]

Renting out my couch and spare room of my apartment- comes up being I pay the electric- equals 200 dollars a month for rent. Would love to eventually get a house, but 200 a month for living in the city can't be beat. Currently working on Baby Step 4. Such great advice. 👌we have all done stupid things 🏆

[@ryanthepianoman27]

Your rich

[@Hallowsaw]

Rents are 2200/month for a 3 bedroom where i am. 3 bedroom homes are about 1700 with insurance and costs per month. I thing 500/ month is ok saving on buying a house as long as you are not an idiot with money

[@maggietuczapska4491]

awesome tips Dave - I agree, the worst house on the best street is the way to go :)

[@workingshlub8861]

i bought investments properties...make my money work for me with positive cash flow. it is not for everyone ..you really must do your research and homework because it can go bad real fast.

[@WallStreetIceCream]

how dod you get started ?

[@milleniallgt9715]

Morrisinvest on youtube is great too. Turnkey realestate is for hands off investors. Passive income.

[@paulpena9548]

@@milleniallgt9715 Hope you don't lose money with Morris Invest like I did.

[@manutdfan348]

@@paulpena9548 What was your experience? Can you please share. I recently begun watching Morris and I want to hear your experience.

[@jarvisaddison8560]

Any bad stories that you care to share? Or real world warnings for common folks

[@VinnaFox]

What's the opinion on appliance insurance when purchasing a home? My real estate agent managed to get the sellers for our home to include a home insurance which covers things like a sudden break-down of the AC. Chiefly because you can get an idea of what may be on the verge of breaking that first year and budget for it for 12 months, and if it breaks early you are covered. I bought my house at the time because we are in a weird situation were renting is significantly more expensive ($800/mo difference) than buying so either way it seems to be the right choice. However if one concern is a sudden expense of 6K+ can make a break the decision on renting vs buying, could appliance insurance be something potential buyers consider to compare expenses? Finally, we'll be selling in likely two years. My company will cover the cost of selling and buying a home during that time, so no closing costs. When we bought this house we got a bargan because it has old carpet. Is it worth the expense to update the flooring now so that it looks more crisp when we put the home back on the market? Would we see a return on that investment? We were thinking about tiling it ourselves, with the wood tiles, so the cost would be materials only. It would vastly update the look of the house.

[@georgewagner7787]

My friend's dad wanted to sell the family home. No one would buy and she told him it was the orange shag carpet. After he changed it. It sold

[@EzraClaverie]

"Your life looks like a country song."