Home Inspections
Should you have a home inspection before you close on a new home? I remember when no one had home inspections, they were not popular nor were there people who had licenses, certifications, or other...
Can I qualify to buy a house?
Perhaps you are one of many who are asking this question, “Can I qualify to buy a house?”. If you have never purchased a house, this is a valid question. Readers who have purchased a...
Home Office
COVID has changed many things. One thing that has changed and perhaps more permanently is the home office. Having a home office is of course not something new, however, with the advent of home wifi,...
Vacation Rental Investment Property
Perhaps you have stayed at a vacation rental and have thought, ‘What a great idea, owning a vacation rental investment property”. People are looking for ways to improve their investment portfolios. Including a vacation rental...
Americans flee crowded cities
The Covid-19 event has caused many people to consider if it’s time to leave the big city. Americans flee crowded cities is a theme for many recent articles. Look at the number of cases and...
Recession and Time to Invest
Many wealthy people earned a portion of their wealth investing during recessions in the past. Warren Buffett, Carl Icon and of course Charles Darrow. Most of you know Warren Buffett and Carl Icon but it’s...
Military Welcome!
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is one of the most hospitable places on earth. If you are in the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines or National Guard, you have come to the right place. There...
Property Management
A common topic when discussing rental property investments is property management. Should you manage your own property or have someone do it for you. Generally it is a good idea to have a professional manager...
Avoiding PMI Payments
If you buy a home and put less than 20% down against the purchase price, you will probably be required to pay PMI (private mortgage insurance). There are some exceptions to the general rule e.g...
Goals – Residential Rental Property Investment
You want to be an investor in residential rental properties and you want to insure that your efforts are profitable. This is of course an assumption since you are reading this article. The next question...
Living on the Water
If you are new to the Mississippi Gulf Coast or considering moving here, you must investigate homes that are on the water. “On-the-water” in this area can mean many things. The following is a listing...
Demographics can help you decide where to live.
You can narrow your search by using demographics to find your next home. If you have not purchased a home in the last few years, you may be surprised at how much information is available...