- Smart move getting ahead of it with the survey—seen too many deals go sideways over boundary disputes. - Had a similar issue once, neighbor was chil...

Yeah, I get where you're coming from with that feeling. When you're laser-focused on knocking out debt, any extra spending—even small treats—can feel ...

Actually did this once, though it wasn't easy. Few years back, neighborhood prices shot up unexpectedly—got a fresh appraisal and was around 18% equit...

- Agree on the appraisal delays, but honestly, lenders dragging their feet is pretty common too. - Also, watch out for title issues—had one refinance ...

I've been down this road myself and gotta say, lump-sum payments do feel way more impactful. Exactly. Seeing a big chunk knocked off the principal...

Good point. I've learned the hard way that plat maps aren't always reliable... had a property once where the fence line was off by almost 3 feet. Surv...

Good points overall, though I'd add a couple things from experience: - Equity isn't "free money"...you're borrowing against future value. Seen plenty...

Smart move on the documentation. Honestly, I doubt the IRS specifically flags kitchen remodels over smaller upgrades like windows or flooring. They're...

Good points overall, but honestly, I've found that even when you think you're crystal clear on the rules, there's always some weird exception or gray ...

- Good call on the notes—tedious, yeah, but worth it. - Honestly, I used to think emails were enough until my lender conveniently "forgot" some key de...