Interesting point, but honestly, sometimes the opposite can happen too. A few years back, I found what I thought was a pretty solid deduction related ...

Totally agree about keeping physical docs handy. I had a similar thing happen with my refi last year—online portal froze up right when I needed it mos...

Yeah, I've run into that too—most lenders these days are fine with digital docs, but every now and then you get someone who's stuck in the past. Had o...

French drains can be DIY-able if you're comfortable with some digging and basic plumbing, but honestly, it's pretty labor-intensive. I've done it myse...

Had a similar experience when I tapped into my equity for a kitchen remodel. My credit took a minor hit initially, but nothing drastic—maybe 10 points...

My experience aligns pretty closely with yours. I've dealt with residential for years, but recently ventured into a small commercial building. Thought...

I know a couple folks who've managed to buy again within about two years post-bankruptcy, but it wasn't exactly smooth sailing. They went the FHA rout...

One thing landlords often overlook is local occupancy taxes or short-term rental fees. I had a small condo I rented out on Airbnb occasionally, and th...