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Free essays on house hacking, short-term rentals, renovations, and building a portfolio. Honest takes from my own deals, what worked, what didn't, and what I'd do differently.
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Buying · 12 min read
Buying a home in the Denver metro: a step-by-step guide
The full Denver-metro buyer's journey, from getting your finances ready through the keys in your hand. Loan options, the Colorado contract's deadlines, the inspections that actually matter on the Front Range, and what to expect on closing day.
Selling · 11 min read
Selling your home in the Denver metro: a step-by-step guide
Every step of selling a house along the Front Range, from prepping the property to closing at the title company. The Colorado-specific details, disclosures, and inspection items so nothing catches you off guard.
House hacking · 6 min read
House hacking 101: how I started living rent-free
The exact strategy that took my housing cost from a third of my income to zero. What to buy, how to finance it, and how to think about the math.
Short-term rentals · 8 min read
The short-term rental playbook (after the regulation reset)
STRs are not what they were in 2021. Here is how to find markets that still pencil, underwrite honestly, and avoid the operational nightmare.
Renovations · 7 min read
Which renovations actually pay for themselves
After several full renovations, here is my honest take on which dollars come back, which ones don't, and how to decide before you swing a hammer.
Portfolio · 9 min read
Building a portfolio in five years (without burning out)
From your first house hack to a small portfolio. The pacing, the financing layers, and the mistakes I would tell my younger self to avoid.