Buying a property often sold “as is” is a great way to break into homeownership. You will be investing much less and have a chance to build “sweat equity” early in your life.

An average person will own at least three to four homes in their lifetime. This list exists to remind you about some of the less obvious steps in acquiring a property. 

There is a common misconception that the Fed rates drop will be directly reflected in the mortgage rates that control the real estate markets and home buying power.