I've actually tried using local news articles before—had mixed results. One time, I included a piece about a nearby factory closing down, thinking it'...

Yeah, good call on writing it down. I've seen similar situations go sideways because people thought they were clear but weren't quite there... Glad yo...

Totally get where you're coming from on this. Equity can feel like a shortcut, but shortcuts usually have hidden potholes. I remember when my cousin t...

Yeah, padding your buffer definitely makes sense. But I'm curious—does anyone else find that when you have extra set aside, suddenly fewer curveballs ...

Yeah, that's a good cautionary tale...but isn't that scenario kinda rare? Most folks refinancing probably plan to stick around longer. Still, good rem...

Permits can definitely throw a wrench in things, especially when you're juggling lender timelines. We had friends who built last year, and they though...