Morning! today I have a guest post from Kevin Watts who blogs over at Graduating from debt, enjoy! Let me know if you would like to guest post on RFI. The house, the white picket fence and a couple of kids running in the yard, starts every “American Dream”. Something that we can be… Read more
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3 Factors to Consider Before Deciding on Renting or Buying Your Next Home
Knowing whether you should rent or buy will mostly depend on your finances. There are pros and cons to both renting and buying, but knowing which is better for you can be determined by doing your research on both your finances and the property you would potentially be moving into. Here are three important… Read more
Check list before you take a buy-to-let
When I bought a property in the UK, I knew I wouldn’t be living there forever, and the place had to be attractive for me to live for a few years, but also as a rental for the following years. I also knew it would be hard to get a mortgage later as a self-employed… Read more
Budgeting for a New Home: 4 Things to Consider
Your home is probably the most expensive and important investment you’ll ever make. It’s easy to get caught up in floor plans, wood finishes, and school systems while forgetting about the more mundane details of home buying. However, preparing a budget and managing your finances are extremely important tasks for any future homeowner. Here… Read more
Planning and Budgeting for Big Ticket Expenses
Most people dream of owning their own home or buying the car of their dreams. However, these are expensive purchases that require planning and budgeting. The average person can’t walk in and pay cash for a house or car. Most people choose to start out by saving for a down payment and then working… Read more
How can a mortgage offset account reduce my home loan
A mortgage offset account is a great way of using your savings to reduce the amount of interest you will pay on your home loan. If you are unfamiliar with an off-set account, it is essentially a transaction account that is linked to your home loan, where the credit balance of… Read more
I can’t complain
I realize that I have complained a lot lately about how slow things have been and how frustrating it is to deal with Guatemalan bureaucracy and the red tape. But really, there are many reasons why I can’t complain, you can’t have it all. If I love that most rules aren’t enforced and you can… Read more
How to make money from the property market
While there is plenty to be said in favour of the old adage ‘look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves’, and plenty of evidence to show that small-scale savings and investments eventually reap big-scale rewards, anyone looking to improve their financial situation would do well to look at… Read more
Rent our little house in Guatemala on Airbnb!
Good morning! After announcing that we now offer free camping to RV and motorcycle travelers on our 90 acre land, I am pleased to announce that our lovely little house is now available to rent on Airbnb! If you are unfamiliar with the concept, Airbnb offers the possibility as a host to rent your extra… Read more
Buying commercial real estate: the check list
Buying commercial real estate can be a great way to diversify your investments, and if you own your own business, to stop paying rent and build equity instead. Here is a check list of things to do before you take the plunge. Why do you want to invest Depending on why you want to… Read more