21 Surprising Tips You Need to Know Before Buying a House!

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There is a lot to keep in mind.

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Their answers uncovered a few surprising things even I hadn’t considered!

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Not inspecting the home professionally can have costly consequences.

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This will prevent you from getting a nasty surprise that you can’t afford.

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Keep in mind it’s customary to charge a daily pro-rated portion of your PITI payment.

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if you’re buying a house while living alone, it’s easy to offset your mortgage by renting a room or your entire house.

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When buying a fixer-upper make sure there isn’t too much to fix!

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Click Here to Read the Full List of 21 Tips!

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21 Surprising Tips You Need to Know Before Buying a House!

There is a lot to keep in mind.

Your first (or even fifth) house purchase is a huge decision.

Their answers uncovered a few surprising things even I hadn’t considered!

In order to help you with your home-buying checklist, I interviewed 21 different experts.

Not inspecting the home professionally can have costly consequences.

1. Hire a Home Inspector

This will prevent you from getting a nasty surprise that you can’t afford.

2. Keep the Hidden Costs in Mind

Keep in mind it’s customary to charge a daily pro-rated portion of your PITI payment.

3. Renting Back Isn’t Always at Market Rate

if you’re buying a house while living alone, it’s easy to offset your mortgage by renting a room or your entire house.

4. Be a Stay at Home Landlord

When buying a fixer-upper make sure there isn’t too much to fix!

5. Home Improvement is Expensive

Click Here to Read the Full List of 21 Tips!

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