Dave Ramsey's Steps To Buying A House

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  • @Leesa_T
    @Leesa_T 4 роки тому +1088

    "Everybody tells you to run out and buy a house, but everybody's broke...so don't listen to them!" That line took me OUT! LOL! Love it! Dave Ramsey is awesome.

    • @hothotheat3000
      @hothotheat3000 3 роки тому +11

      He didn’t lie lol!

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 роки тому +11

      I did, and it's working out for me

    • @deltron9322
      @deltron9322 3 роки тому +7

      Yes I laugh when they say it’s cheaper then renting

    • @gd2561
      @gd2561 3 роки тому +3

      So glad you found him! So much great content.

    • @SunnySJamil
      @SunnySJamil 2 роки тому +3

      That quote was at 3:17, for reference.

  • @alondrarodriguez1985
    @alondrarodriguez1985 2 роки тому +559

    I was able to buy a home on my own with no agent and the seller sold the home to me without an agent so right off the top we both saved. I researched for the best loan and interest rate and was able to get a great loan. I also researched buying a home and we paid for an appraisal and an inspection. We split the closing costs. It was great! I saved 8,000 by not getting a realtor. All I had to do was research and we closed one month later.

    • @lewdyperalta7171
      @lewdyperalta7171 2 роки тому +15

      Why doesn’t this comment have more likes ?

    • @elberolivo4970
      @elberolivo4970 2 роки тому +27

      If you were the buyer you do know you don’t pay the agent right? So you must’ve saved money when the appraisal came back because it came lower than purchase price or the seller cover closing costs. Both could be done with or without an agent.

    • @loungydoc
      @loungydoc 2 роки тому +25

      Of course the mechanics says you shouldn’t ever fix your own car

    • @giuliaquingalahua7300
      @giuliaquingalahua7300 2 роки тому +7

      How did you find the seller?

    • @brandonmcgregor7527
      @brandonmcgregor7527 2 роки тому +5

      The buyer does not pay the agent

  • @thescrub4279
    @thescrub4279 5 років тому +640

    Generally I agree with using a realtor...however. When we went to sell our last house all the realtors (we got quotes from several) were telling us to list for $175k, but we knew from doing our own comps it should be way more. We listed it ourselves for 225K and got a full price offer on the first day, we made no concessions or repairs. So in my case, not using a realtor made us $50k.

    • @Adam-vp4oe
      @Adam-vp4oe 5 років тому +26

      In my region they list low to create bidding wars. People pay 20% over asking all the time because they’ll have 20 offers. Just the nature of our market.

    • @threadoflife
      @threadoflife 4 роки тому +2

      The FlyingScrub fsbo I want to try this so bad, there aren’t any houses in my area for less than 300k and I really think I could sell my house myself fairly easily. I don’t want to pay someone with a buyer agent 3% either just crazy to me. Maybe I will try the Face Book approach like you said and just put nice pictures up and hose the open house myself. It’s hard to do when I have 2 roommates and have two small dogs but I agree this is a much better way to go. More money in my pocket. I always hear realtors say don’t do that though your house will just sit. I have a friend that’s a realtor for a long time said they would only charge me 1% to sell so that’s pretty decent I’m just dreading the person that comes in with a buyer agent wanting their 3% 😡

    • @deanslegos1990
      @deanslegos1990 4 роки тому +8

      I used to think realtors just showed houses and did paperwork. I'm in closing and learned they also make phone calls.
      I'm buying a house for 60k and this firm is charging 3%, which I'm not paying for.
      When it's time for me to sell I'll either be a "certified" realtor somehow or I'm going to do for sale by owner. It can't be that difficult, I think people just get mystified by paperwork.

    • @groofromtheup5719
      @groofromtheup5719 4 роки тому +5

      @Ziggy Zig The buyer will probably needs financing, so the finance company will dictate everything. Got to use their appraiser. They will say who to go through for the title search, etc.

    • @groofromtheup5719
      @groofromtheup5719 4 роки тому +7

      @Dougie how do you decline an offer of full asking price if the hoped for bidding war fails to happen? it is your ASKING PRICE.

  • @mkite715
    @mkite715 5 років тому +189

    Debt free as of 6 weeks ago thanks to Dave! The lease on my expensive downtown apartment just ended, so I used it as an opportunity to move to the burbs and rent a cheap place for a year, build my emergency fund, and save a down payment.

    • @r3d_ti3_guy
      @r3d_ti3_guy 4 роки тому +8

      Michael Kite
      38yrs old, selling my home & decreasing my cost of living as well. Never too late is it? I find it interesting what all I can do without and still be very comfortable in terms of possessions.

    • @waterheaterservices
      @waterheaterservices 4 роки тому +3

      Congratulations on your success and hard work.

    • @danaszalajeski4416
      @danaszalajeski4416 4 роки тому +2

      Good job @Mike Kite. You want to win and are going to make it happen!!!

    • @Lov3lychriz
      @Lov3lychriz 4 роки тому +2

      Great plans. How is it going?

    • @mkite715
      @mkite715 4 роки тому +4

      dyva lei It all worked out 🙂I put an offer on a townhouse in January and closed in March. Moved in a few weeks ago. It was a long road (baby steps 1,2,3, and 3b) but totally worth it. So glad to be out of that horrible apartment and into something much better. Followed Dave’s advice on buying: 15 year fixed mortgage where the payment is no more than 25% of your take home pay. Mine comes out to around 15%. I feel blessed and thankful to have cleaned up my act before corona virus. Being debt free with a six month emergency fund and a tiny little mortgage feels unbelievable. I don’t say that to brag, I’m just saying I’m a completely different person from who I was two years ago. Out of control with no plan.

  • @karolinrose
    @karolinrose 5 років тому +1584

    the home prices in my area around Toronto START at $800,000..... that's $160,000 downpayment and $4,500/month. If $4,500 can't be more than 1/4th of my take home pay that means I need an annual income of $216,000. What a great time to be a millennial fresh out of university.

    • @billjohnson5137
      @billjohnson5137 5 років тому +130

      Exactly. The area I used to live in California is that expensive. The only people who own homes are:
      Top 5% of income earners
      Mommy and daddy bought the house outright or at least put the down and co signed
      Both professional husband and wife that are in top 10% of income earners that make over $100k
      Divorced from a rich man
      Bought first house over 15 years ago.
      Younger middle class people are completely priced out of the housing market, probably forever, in many areas in the US.
      The reason why its so high is foreign investment and corps and llcs buying. There are almost no 1st time home buyers in the market.

    • @trickster08311
      @trickster08311 5 років тому +344

      Then move.

    • @bennalbrecht
      @bennalbrecht 5 років тому +62

      Obviously the income in that area is high so unless you make a lot don't buy in that area... Just because I live near NYC doesn't mean I need to buy something there

    • @karolinrose
      @karolinrose 5 років тому +99

      @@bennalbrecht the average income in Toronto is around $80,000 a year. So no.... the income in this area is not high... Most people were born and raised here, with family and friends and a job and a life.. You would have to move more than an hour drive away, 2-3 hours if you drive during rush hour traffic.. to be able to afford a home according to Dave's plan.
      Dave's plan would work perfectly for someone living in a small town with low cost of living.. doesn't work for everyone though

    • @bennalbrecht
      @bennalbrecht 5 років тому +9

      @@karolinrose I could I agree with you but I don't know where you're getting your information. I doubt every House nearby is almost a million dollars

  • @robertolmstead1346
    @robertolmstead1346 5 років тому +1971

    Don’t buy if you are unwilling to commit to a job or location for the next 5 years

    • @cncgaming3457
      @cncgaming3457 5 років тому +17

      Robert Olmstead or else what will you do, rob?

    • @jxsilicon9
      @jxsilicon9 5 років тому +130

      You can rent it out.

    • @EmpireTextbooks
      @EmpireTextbooks 5 років тому +35

      Robert Olmstead Dave can do this because of this show that he has, not his investing strategy (which made him bankrupt in his 20s by the way).
      You’re better off buying a 30 year mortgage because your monthly payment will be lower, so you’re less likely to not be able to afford your bills each month.

    • @tiendoan1333
      @tiendoan1333 5 років тому +91

      ​@@EmpireTextbooks No, if we are talking about monthly payment. The longer the mortgage, the less you will pay monthly. The way I paid for my first house was with a 15 yr mortgage at a 2.78% interest (perfect credit score melefucker!, plus some negotiation). Pay it off within 2 yrs of owning the house. Now, I'm renting it out to 2 families (through Airbnb) and making 3K/month passively from the house. Now, I'm working on rental properties.

    • @EmpireTextbooks
      @EmpireTextbooks 5 років тому +14

      Tien Doan ok agree with what you say...not sure why you think that’s a rebuttal to what I said

  • @mavilmaloco9276
    @mavilmaloco9276 5 років тому +2221

    @Dave, you replaced Netflix in my life

  • @MichaelDavis-cj1yj
    @MichaelDavis-cj1yj 6 місяців тому +122

    Dave Ramsey's insights have been a game-changer for me! His practical approach to financial management has empowered me to take control of my money and work towards a debt-free life. The Total Money Makeover is my go-to guide, and I appreciate how he breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow steps.

  • @Devinfrbs
    @Devinfrbs 5 років тому +2629

    Wait... your buddy was able to buy a house just out of highschool? Times have changed.

    • @maxrobley4200
      @maxrobley4200 5 років тому +189

      Dakota M location has a lot to do with it too. My job is unfortunately based out in LA. I make 80K a year but I’ve got no chance of being able to afford a house here.

    • @BIG2hats
      @BIG2hats 5 років тому +81

      You could buy a house for 25k back then, you’d only need like 3k to purchase the house

    • @Devinfrbs
      @Devinfrbs 5 років тому +95

      @@naddarr1 Yes, that's why I never mention dollar amounts. However, the ratio of income to house price was significantly lower. So while you only made 10K a year, it was still only a third of a years pay. An 80K down payment nowadays (60K average salary where I live) is more than the average salary per year. So we are, relatively speaking, required to save 20K above our 1 year salary
      So the ratio is 1/3 annual salary for the 1975 home, vs ~4/3 annual salary for the 2019 home. Part of the real problem is the fact that homes have gotten bigger and fancier. It was really hard to find a house < 1000 SqFt that I could buy.

    • @JenniferH1724
      @JenniferH1724 5 років тому +16

      Mind sets have changed. We bought our house cash 15 years ago.

    • @andreakae4211
      @andreakae4211 5 років тому +119

      Dakota M sorry but housing prices have inflated 200x more than income in the same period. We can’t keep saying people just aren’t working hard enough because the economy is completely different than 30 years ago.

  • @crow-vz5lx
    @crow-vz5lx 2 роки тому +33

    I literally build my own PC's and repair my car, lol but I understand what he's saying about the house

  • @joethebar1
    @joethebar1 5 років тому +28

    In Vancouver ( and surrounding area), a house is 1million and in many cases, a lot more.
    I was fortunate to buy a really nice townhouse in 2004-put 5% down. 238,000. It’s worth $600,000 today in a soft market. There’s no way I could get in the real estate market if I was starting today. Luckily for me, my payments are manageable but there’s still property tax and strata fees every month.

  • @rubenescobar1665
    @rubenescobar1665 3 роки тому +328

    Don’t buy a house unless your out of debt stopped the video and will continue paying my debt off thank you

    • @bobbylowery672
      @bobbylowery672 3 роки тому +11

      LOL this is exactly what I needed

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 роки тому +34

      I bought a house with debt, very good decision I made. My equity is climbing decently while I pay down my debt concurrently.

    • @queline213
      @queline213 3 роки тому +45

      I understand, but I don't want to rent a place forever. I want to buy a house, and my student loans are not going away anytime soon in the next 10 years. I rather invest money in a house rather than someone else's house.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 роки тому +5

      @@queline213 see, I support student loan forgiveness for many people.

    • @Lilbit2215
      @Lilbit2215 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @InnKogNeeto
    @InnKogNeeto 4 роки тому +19

    For couples it may be easier. One paycheck is saved while the other paycheck is used for bills. But for a single person, he or she has to be mindful of rent, utilities, and car expenses. It’s not has easy as it sounds to save money. It’s not impossible but definitely not easy.

  • @foreigncontaminant2015
    @foreigncontaminant2015 3 роки тому +73

    Saving up and buying cash saves a ton of interest. It's doable, and from my experience it's not easy. But when I think the next 200 grand I save is mine to keep and invest, definitely nothing to sneeze at.
    I hope Dave's word reaches far and wide!

    • @JO-qc6nt
      @JO-qc6nt 2 роки тому +2

      How much do you pay in rent during that time 🤦‍♂️

    • @foreigncontaminant2015
      @foreigncontaminant2015 2 роки тому +1

      @@JO-qc6nt true, but in my case, I had a tiny single-bedroom apartment to live in.

    • @cherylmitchell37
      @cherylmitchell37 2 роки тому +3

      Any updates? Were you able to pay cash for a house?

    • @Soldknight324
      @Soldknight324 5 місяців тому +1

      @@JO-qc6nt Do you not know all of the interest costs, property taxes etc that is burnt money when having a mortgage? At the moment, those costs are higher than just renting (at least here in Australia) so it's actually more financially beneficial to rent and invest

  • @Judysunyoo
    @Judysunyoo 2 роки тому +53

    I completely agree! My real estate agent was my moms church friend and it was a terrible experience. Lost 40k where every other house sold for 40k to 100k more than my own house

    • @HEATER_
      @HEATER_ Рік тому +1

      Aunt Sally! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @justrosy5
      @justrosy5 9 місяців тому

      That's because they came from church. Had nothing to do with anything else. Don't ever believe anyone who came from church.

  • @Shooting_Stuff
    @Shooting_Stuff 3 роки тому +130

    A 15 year note that’s 1/4th my take home pay? If only we all lived in a perfect world like Dave. 😂

    • @real8342
      @real8342 3 роки тому +18

      Facts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!this dude is unrealistic

    • @Vividlol
      @Vividlol 3 роки тому +21

      I’m glad it isn’t just me thinking that. if you make 60k a year you’d need a 1250 a month note and on a 15 year loan you’re only doing that buying a 120k house.

    • @durden2480
      @durden2480 3 роки тому +1

      @@Vividlol I could barely afford 600 a month on that plan

    • @Vividlol
      @Vividlol 3 роки тому +7

      @@durden2480 exactly. With those guidelines you’d be lucky to even be able to get a single wide trailer

    • @sq2441
      @sq2441 3 роки тому +4

      House price Inflation is so high in my state...it just is impossible even buying a slum house.

  • @jglobetrotter2830
    @jglobetrotter2830 5 років тому +32

    Our mortgage is cheaper than rent and we have the income to pay off our student loans quickly, while also building equity in our fixer-upper by working on it ourselves. Our home has already gone up in value and I am SO glad my husband bought it when he did, because we couldn't afford other houses near this location. I don't think you have to be out of debt to buy a house.

    • @biker3762
      @biker3762 5 років тому +1

      potentially what anyone says or thinks doesn't matter any situation can and will have different circumstances just work hard and you'll get there

    • @KnockoutInvesting
      @KnockoutInvesting 5 років тому +1

      J Globetrotter yes u need to be debt free first. Stop being a child and doing what feels good in the moment.

    • @malloreygarrett892
      @malloreygarrett892 Рік тому +1

      I completely agree. We had some credit card debt but found out our rent was going to go up 50%. So we bit the bullet and bought a house while interest rates were only 3%. Our mortgage is significantly cheaper than what our rent was going to be and we are now paying our debts off way quicker than if we had stayed renting. I don’t care what Dave or anybody else says, that was the best decision we ever made.

  • @mikeschaner5853
    @mikeschaner5853 4 роки тому +13

    I cant believe i used to listen to you when i was little, and you're still around!!! Love it! Thanks for the invaluable information

  • @branjeff1
    @branjeff1 3 роки тому +8

    Hey Dave! Loved the video, just wanted to share that my mom is now one of your Real Estate Pros and she helped me buy my house so I know I was in good hands :)

  • @brianwayne8683
    @brianwayne8683 2 роки тому +109

    The U.S. is short 5.24 million homes, but there
    are 5.9 million commercial buildings,
    containing a total of 97 billion square feet.
    Many business owners are wondering if
    living in their office space is a viable option.

    • @vinhecktor6442
      @vinhecktor6442 2 роки тому

      @Wren Wallis Yeah!! With the current problem around the world today I think it's best everyone invest more in digital asset than Saving in banks and real estate. Just my thoughts

    • @matthewshaw811
      @matthewshaw811 2 роки тому

    • @vinhecktor6442
      @vinhecktor6442 2 роки тому

      @@matthewshaw811 yes it is,digital assets are actually the best way to save money cause you are earning while you save unlike banks

    • @brianwayne8683
      @brianwayne8683 2 роки тому

      Investing in stocks is a good idea, a good trading system would puts you through many days of success.

    • @matthewshaw811
      @matthewshaw811 2 роки тому

  • @InvestingHustler
    @InvestingHustler 5 років тому +957

    I wanna see a picture of you in your disco clothes with some hair 😭

    • @wkdravenna
      @wkdravenna 5 років тому +16

      Definitely agree that would be a treat.

    • @amaysinc
      @amaysinc 5 років тому +12

      at least a picture of Dave back then when he sold that house. LOL

    • @EmpireTextbooks
      @EmpireTextbooks 5 років тому +1

      Investing Hustler please don’t put that creepy picture inside my head

    • @christinab.2864
      @christinab.2864 5 років тому +6

      I been think that I can use the sims 4 to craft a sim that look like Dave and with and let me get to that

    • @EmpireTextbooks
      @EmpireTextbooks 5 років тому

      Christina B. Please don’t

  • @shogunfogun
    @shogunfogun 5 років тому +696

    So..what happened to “Steps to Buying a House”?

    • @luisortega6140
      @luisortega6140 5 років тому +251

      Pretty much if you can't dish out $200k cash like mini pablo escobars don't buy a house is what he said. "Millennial couple making $100k a year saved for 4 years and paid it off" like who tf is making that even nowadays

    • @yiyigames4648
      @yiyigames4648 4 роки тому +85

      Steps: Use the site recommended. This turned into an ad :/

    • @deanslegos1990
      @deanslegos1990 4 роки тому +15

      I'm looking around and everybody is building 200-300k two story houses that have 12-15' between neighbors. People ballin outta control spending all they money.

    • @crunchy90433
      @crunchy90433 4 роки тому +216

      He said it:
      1) Get out of debt.
      2) Have an emergency fund.
      3) Buy a house. If you have to borrow money to do so, get a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage that costs less than 25% of your monthly take-home pay.

    • @jairomariscal9760
      @jairomariscal9760 4 роки тому +36

      @@luisortega6140 alot of People are. A couple making 100k.. So one person makes 40k,60k, or 55k 45k. I see people making 110 and drive a Mercedes around.. It's silly. Should be saving.

  • @SolarPowerMyRV
    @SolarPowerMyRV Рік тому +2

    So if you make the average income of 60k you can afford a 120k house. But the average home is 420k. This advice made sense in 1991 not 2023

  • @sammartin4817
    @sammartin4817 Рік тому +3

    Started the baby steps earlier this week. I had heard of Dave Ramsey but I’m takin this to heart

  • @mikebkaease4547
    @mikebkaease4547 4 роки тому +105

    I'm in the process of making an offer on a house. He is right. It's alot of emotions and alot of money talk. Lord guide me. Amen.

    • @isidoramartinez6510
      @isidoramartinez6510 3 роки тому +1

      I hope all is well!! I am in the same situation my stomach rotates all around

    • @mikebkaease4547
      @mikebkaease4547 3 роки тому +12

      @@isidoramartinez6510 got the house I wanted dude. Definitely worth it. Better area. Lots of work. Good luck. Trying to make wealth for my family.

    • @AntwanAhmed
      @AntwanAhmed 3 роки тому

      I hope it went well and you’ve been able to get into a home!

  • @javierst.martien4232
    @javierst.martien4232 Рік тому +4

    Lol “200K for a house” not in 2022. I know this was three years ago but things are atrocious now

  • @briantii
    @briantii 5 років тому +30

    If the interest rate is very similar then I personally prefer a 30 year mortgage but paid off on a 15 year or better schedule. This allows lower payments and stretches your emergency fund should you find yourself in a bad position with employment or other unexpected expenses. It also provides more cushion should you have trouble selling your old home. Before anyone says “but no one actually follows that plan”, I’ll go ahead and agree that some may struggle with it. If that’s you, do the 15. If you’re committed to the plan of a 30 in 15, then it’s not a bad option.

    • @gamatoutsikos
      @gamatoutsikos Рік тому

      If you get a 30yr but on a 15yr payment schedule, how does 30yr allows for lower payments?
      The only benefit is the cushion which can be a blessing and a curse

    • @brianmurray4724
      @brianmurray4724 Рік тому +1

      @@gamatoutsikos Allows for lower payments should job loss or something unexpected occur where lower payments could be beneficial.

    • @gamatoutsikos
      @gamatoutsikos Рік тому

      @@brianmurray4724 therefore it's not a 15 yr pay off schedule anymore. One doesn't go with the other. You can't have both

    • @michaellong6179
      @michaellong6179 Рік тому +1

      @@gamatoutsikos thats not what he meant. lets say a 15 year mortgage is 2000 a month and obviously a 30 year payment plan will be less, lets say 1300 a month. you get the 30 year plan but you pay 2000 a month anyway to pay it off early. then if someone loses a job or something youre only required to pay 1300 a month until you can get back on your feet whereas the 15 year loan youre stuck needed to pay 2000 a month

    • @gamatoutsikos
      @gamatoutsikos Рік тому

      @@michaellong6179 I understand that's what he said. If you look at my initial comment I acknowledged that but I said the cushion is a blessing and a curse. Because when you know you can reduce your payment, if you are not disciplined you will. And if you are disciplined you would have got the 1tur option in the first place since it is affordable at the moment .
      Source: myself. Used to sell and underwriter mortgages for 10 years before opening my own business. I've seen it happen many yimes

  • @Niqu33
    @Niqu33 3 роки тому +24

    “..But everybody’s broke & you don’t wanna listen to them” 😂😂... a lot of ppl have been suggesting that I but a house but they’re not single like me, so it’s difficult to take their advice.

  • @AshleySmith-to8vy
    @AshleySmith-to8vy 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Mr. Dave Ramsey. I appreciate you tremendously.

  • @8888k
    @8888k 3 роки тому +144

    If i could get a house for anywhere near 200k then i wouldn’t have an issue!

    • @Fatality_2313
      @Fatality_2313 2 роки тому +15

      Right!? I live in Cali and you are looking at a 500k minimum for a decent house, not even a nice house lol

    • @ClulssCrs3310
      @ClulssCrs3310 2 роки тому +3

      I live in Tucson, tons of houses in good condition for 200k

    • @JuniperTreeee
      @JuniperTreeee 2 роки тому +3

      Colorado 500k most now.

    • @JuniperTreeee
      @JuniperTreeee 2 роки тому +1

      @@ClulssCrs3310 irs so hot though isn't it? Did it get hotter like everywhere else?

    • @iamstarfox87
      @iamstarfox87 2 роки тому

      There's plenty of websites with houses under $150k in literally every state

  • @BigBoii1369
    @BigBoii1369 Рік тому +44

    It’s astounding how Dave keeps giving advice based on his experiences in 1970-1980… Times have changed buddy & everything is different from the Stone Age that you grew up in.

    • @wreckim
      @wreckim Рік тому +6

      It's kind of stupid advice in many markets; waiting has just meant, here in Southern Cali, that a home for $500k at 3% mortgage in 2020, is now $$750k at 7% in 2023. There are millions of folks who lost out on their chance to own their home. That's a fact.

    • @genekendrick679
      @genekendrick679 Рік тому

      The law of gravity is outdated 🤡

    • @danielbarrios266
      @danielbarrios266 3 місяці тому +2

      How is waiting to be debt free before you buy a home considered “Stone Age” advice?

  • @jasminexthai
    @jasminexthai 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for all the information! So helpful 👍🏼

  • @SunnySJamil
    @SunnySJamil 2 роки тому +4

    4:39 is when he starts to explain in which scenario, including the monthly payment amount, he suggests that a person buy a house.

  • @Youdontknowwhatliterallymeans
    @Youdontknowwhatliterallymeans 2 роки тому +193

    His homebuying advice is impossible in many places.

    • @123userthatsme
      @123userthatsme 2 роки тому +87

      He said "100% down" and I laughed my @$$ off!

    • @ihatepeoplewithlongusernam366
      @ihatepeoplewithlongusernam366 2 роки тому +5

      Maybe it's ok for American standards? Idk

    • @Youdontknowwhatliterallymeans
      @Youdontknowwhatliterallymeans 2 роки тому +1

      @@ihatepeoplewithlongusernam366 maybe some parts of the country

    • @Curtis1900
      @Curtis1900 2 роки тому +13

      Easy no impossible certainly not I live in Southern California so housing isn’t cheap and it’s only going up in price. I’m looking to put down 20% and see what’s out there. But only buying a house the size I need and can afford I don’t need a 4 bedroom home with a 2 car garage is it nice of course is my family that big no

    • @Youdontknowwhatliterallymeans
      @Youdontknowwhatliterallymeans 2 роки тому +9

      @@Curtis1900 Fair enough but in the world's most expensive cities I really don't think it would work.

  • @wieheericka
    @wieheericka 4 роки тому +33

    I watch this every time I get the house fever and need to put myself back in check.

    • @christophersonist
      @christophersonist 3 роки тому

      Wow....your comment is GOLD, Ericka. Good stuff. Way to put it back into perspective. We all need that sometimes.

  • @stephmakesup8586
    @stephmakesup8586 4 роки тому +52

    At 40 years old I finally feel ready to settle down long enough to buy a house. Unfortunately due to previous horrible stupid life decisions, I'm forced to start with a zero balance in my savings account. On the bright side, the huge amount of debt - consequence of those bad decisions will be payed off next month! 🥳 It's never too late to start saving like there's no tomorrow, and I'm really REALLY excited and motivated. Oh and Dave, fyi my emergency fund is also a done deal! Go me!

    • @6912wfd
      @6912wfd 4 роки тому +1

      Steph Makes Up congrats on getting your debt down. I was in the same boat, we rented a co-op for ten years, it was time to go! It told me 3 years to get my credit back up to 700. Paid off my debt and just moved into our first home in February! I worked 70 hrs a week to get it done, but I was determined!

    • @roxannescott6956
      @roxannescott6956 4 роки тому

      Hey are you saying a house is better than a condo was thinking about getting a condo or a house

    • @6912wfd
      @6912wfd 4 роки тому +2

      roxanne scott everyone’s situation is different. For us, it was definitely better. I love doing yard work and having 2 very energetic dogs, it was a no brainer. You have to weigh out your options and see what’s best.

    • @livenow13
      @livenow13 4 роки тому +2

      Feel so regretful that I made dumb decisions financial and didn’t invest properly. Now I’m 40 and feel like I’m starting from scratch like a 25-30 year old

    • @6912wfd
      @6912wfd 4 роки тому +3

      livenow13 I’m 46 and finally bought my first home. I went down that same road, but finally made the right decision

  • @Heather-ko2lv
    @Heather-ko2lv 2 роки тому +4

    I do, actually, open up my computer and work on fixing it myself. It's a decade old at this point, so neither a big bragging point nor too shabby. However, I see the point about having a professional running point on a home sale.

  • @aaronhageman9064
    @aaronhageman9064 3 роки тому +3

    At times throughout this he talks like he's doing an auction😂 great content thank you for your wisdom and knowledge

  • @Flo-qp7ye
    @Flo-qp7ye 3 роки тому +2

    I love dave, I learned a lot from you. Thank you sir! God bless

  • @canadiankid42
    @canadiankid42 4 роки тому +2

    New to the Dave Ramsey personality. I like when he gets fired up!!

  • @orangecrushhex
    @orangecrushhex 4 роки тому +48

    I like a lot of what Dave says, but this notion that everybody should just pay cash for their homes is completely unrealistic. Would everyone like to pay cash for their homes? Absolutely, but a fraction of our population can realistically do this. I took out a car loan for six years and while Dave would be very upset with this, I paid off the loan in just 16 months so I paid a nominal amount of interest. You CAN take out a 30-year mortgage payment and pay it off in 15 years or less. It's completely realistic.

    • @I_like_turtles_67
      @I_like_turtles_67 Рік тому +3

      If you get a 30 year. I can almost guarantee it will be paid off in 30 years lol

    • @igot5onit423
      @igot5onit423 Рік тому

      Fyi...40% of homes in the US are paid off

    • @Iamyourboo2
      @Iamyourboo2 11 місяців тому

      I could only buy a crackhouse for cash.

    • @skiinggator
      @skiinggator 11 місяців тому

      His advice is based on giving you the best odds of success. Being debt free before getting the mortgage and then having a 15 year with only 1/4 of your take home pay for a monthly payment drastically reduces the risk of foreclosure.
      He's not saying you can't succeed if you don't follow his advice; just that your risk of failure will be much higher.

  • @giselastefan2180
    @giselastefan2180 16 днів тому +38

    The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Success is a state of mind. I think I'm blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as Expert Mrs Lucy Mary Liam.

    • @jordanmorris9663
      @jordanmorris9663 16 днів тому

      I'm glad I was introduced to forex trading and got the best teacher and mentor who helped me understand the financial market I'm grateful to Mrs Liam🙏

    • @georgemattocks
      @georgemattocks 16 днів тому

      It's a miracle and I would testify, $110,000
      every 4 weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God's work and the church.

    • @rosiejones2079
      @rosiejones2079 16 днів тому

      I have made more than 90K USD God bless Lucy Mary Liam God bless United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    • @johncuevas4415
      @johncuevas4415 16 днів тому

      Thanks for continuing updates I'd rather trade the stock market as it's more profitable. I make an average of $34,500 per week even though I barely trade myself

    • @kenrobin8736
      @kenrobin8736 16 днів тому

      Thank you Lucy Mary Liam $45,000 weekly Profit regardless of how bad it gets on the economy.

  • @mojo6385
    @mojo6385 5 років тому +3

    I'm binge watching to see if this channel is really for me. Unfortunately, I just hit the 5:00 mark and now I'm not so sure this is where i belong. lol

  • @tbssen36
    @tbssen36 4 роки тому +170

    "You don't open up the back of your computer yourself."
    *As I watch on my $3000 PC with a custom water-cooling loop I built myself*

    • @fue1100
      @fue1100 4 роки тому

      What's in it?

    • @silentoaths5086
      @silentoaths5086 4 роки тому +27

      Same lol. This is where the saying "Ok Boomer" fits nice and snug.

    • @tenhundredkills
      @tenhundredkills 3 роки тому +1

      I work in IT. I literally open the backs of computers for a living!

    • @wolfpackflt670
      @wolfpackflt670 3 роки тому +7

      I do it as a side hobby, fixing a computer is NOTHING like buying a house.

    • @shawnsnow6413
      @shawnsnow6413 3 роки тому

      Same + I just replaced the frame on my truck lol

  • @stephgonzalesc
    @stephgonzalesc 5 років тому +201

    This sounds all great but I would like to know in what city within the US people can make and save that much to get a 15 yr fixed rate mortgage without spending more than 25% of their salary... definitely not in Florida. Sometimes Dave’s advices are unrealistic and create more frustration than optimism for the future.

    • @billjohnson5137
      @billjohnson5137 5 років тому +43

      I would say in half the major cities like New York or Socal if you make an average income you will never enter the housing market....EVER.
      The only way you can do it is if you move to a cheap area AND have a household income of at least 90k. Median income in the US is 35k.

    • @EmpireTextbooks
      @EmpireTextbooks 5 років тому +25

      Stephany Gonzales Dave can do this because of this show that he has, not his investing strategy (which made him bankrupt in his 20s by the way).
      You’re better off buying a 30 year mortgage because your monthly payment will be lower, so you’re less likely to not be able to afford your bills each month.

    • @brettwright1640
      @brettwright1640 5 років тому +16

      easy for dave to say. i live in NY (not nyc) and the property taxes for a 150,000 dollar home are probably higher than what he pays in property taxes for his house. you could have your house paid off and still have to pay a grand a month

    • @randystevens6302
      @randystevens6302 5 років тому +6

      He's not wrong, he's just applying the proper discipline. I bought my first home at 24 in very expensive Fairfield County Connecticut 30 years ago. My son and his wife will now do the same in the 400k price range. No more than 25% of their take home and they will have a ton of disposable income. Stop watching HGTV and being brainwashed into over spending.

    • @borderedup
      @borderedup 5 років тому +24

      @@randystevens6302 generational wealth really helps

  • @MelatCucullu
    @MelatCucullu 3 роки тому +3

    the dad we all needed!

  • @parker10551
    @parker10551 4 роки тому +1

    We are currently in contract negotiation for a first time home, my wife is 26 and I an 24. Cheap home, not much repair needed. Good acreage for a first home.
    I do DIY on my car and computer though. I have a computer certification, and I youtube everything on my car.
    Its possible to do what you want. Just gotta put your mind to it

  • @alexisg215
    @alexisg215 4 роки тому +2

    In the Bay Area of California its rare to find anything under $700k now, but the market is kind of at a standstill right now and will hopefully start to drop again soon. I’m 19 so I can make a good amount and save practically everything I make since I live at home rent free which makes it easier to save 100% for a house, but even then it would probably take 5-10 years. It would be even harder for people living with bills.

  • @6912wfd
    @6912wfd 4 роки тому +14

    100% down payment 😂😂😂😂

    • @AnnyBAdventures
      @AnnyBAdventures 4 роки тому +5

      Id be working my life away for 20 years with what i make to accomplish that. Lol

  • @Coffeetime1991
    @Coffeetime1991 2 роки тому +8

    100% rule, laughs in New England. By the time I save for a big down payment or a house in cash, everything would go up 100%. Fixer uppers are not ideal for me as a single woman, I barely even know how to start a lawn mower.

  • @UwUSanime
    @UwUSanime 3 роки тому +2

    I do open up my own computer, and work on my own car, and most definitely will be doing DIY, because I've learned how to do these things through trial and error, because being afraid to make a mistake is the worst mistake you will ever make.

  • @sibpaul2235
    @sibpaul2235 4 роки тому

    I wish I knew Dev Ramsey, or listened to him 5 years ago. 100% down payment is possible if I just started saving right out of college. Right now when you are married and have a baby everyone wants you to buy a house and it’s so hard not to be tempted . I live in Edmonton , Canada and house prices are going up and down in the resent years

  • @calebhjellming
    @calebhjellming Рік тому +5

    I brought my house with 100% cash it is nice owning house with no mortgages

  • @khy7672
    @khy7672 5 років тому +468

    I'm so sick of that garage story that only applies to probably 1% of his audience

    • @tperez338
      @tperez338 5 років тому +186

      Right! Not everyone has a “garage” or family they could stay with, also not everyone has a 100,000 job 😒 what about people who work hard and make regular pay.... we need more tips for those people

    • @TheMea2012
      @TheMea2012 5 років тому +24

      I guess, you can rent a room if you dont have a garage it's cheaper than an whole apartment... you are saving

    • @craigb4449
      @craigb4449 4 роки тому +42

      T Perez You do not have to make $100k. He never said that. You may have to work two jobs, some people are married and have combined income etc. He always says live within your means and on less than you make. If your job sucks and does not pay well, then get a better paying one. It’s about solving issues to make your situation better.

    • @L34VITT
      @L34VITT 4 роки тому +45

      Thank you! I'm an ENGINEER and living with 3 roommates ina cheap location i could MAX only save 1000-1500 a month... i like dave when it comes to a lot of things but this piece of advice is a remnant of a different time

    • @groofromtheup5719
      @groofromtheup5719 4 роки тому +12

      @@L34VITT you are wasting money if that is all you could save. $1500x12 is $18,000. Let's assume you could save $20k a year. Are you really only bringing in $20k above the poverty level? Time to ask for a raise, rethink where you want to live or rethink what you can do without.

  • @AC-jm6yf
    @AC-jm6yf 2 роки тому

    “Stop that! Stopit” lol felt like a kid when I heard him say it.

  • @ArtoniqueNelsonTV
    @ArtoniqueNelsonTV 3 роки тому +2

    working on baby steps 2 and 3 right now, cant wait to buy a home one day!

  • @Jenocide999
    @Jenocide999 4 роки тому +6

    His plan may not sound viable, but he's mostly right. You should get as close to the plan as possible. One way you could get there is by buying a condo/apartment unit first and go up from there.

  • @iluvrachellef
    @iluvrachellef 5 років тому +4

    Great advice Dave,thanks so much. I want to buy a home but I'm feel I'm not quite ready. Need more income unless I can find a mortgage around my rent amount.

    • @hunkydude322
      @hunkydude322 4 роки тому

      no magic bullit here, just save, save and save, and when your ready just keep planning and saving until you have everything figured out when your ready to pay cash, its an on going journey.

  • @kandace6798
    @kandace6798 2 роки тому +1

    Would give anything to have a mentor as knowledgeable, honest and straight forward as Dave…really need one..it’s so confusing to me and so hard to trust

  • @sparklebell7475
    @sparklebell7475 2 роки тому

    Good info Dave, I was looking to buy my first home, those thing that you named I'm definitely on it!!!

  • @andrestewart4058
    @andrestewart4058 5 років тому +80

    Please stop hating on new agents, we all got to start some where .

    • @PigeonSpeaks
      @PigeonSpeaks 5 років тому +28

      The whole segment was a commercial for his vetted agent recommendation service.

    • @shivashakti4261
      @shivashakti4261 4 роки тому +2

      If everybody will only get agents had 100s closed sales, or doing 100 a year, how will an agent with less than 100 will get to 100? Right?

    • @Bremith103
      @Bremith103 3 роки тому +2

      He is not hating. What are you talking about? Is it not a fact that someone who just got licensed is a novice? Or are you a pro real estate agent already? Humble yourself, the fool is the precursor to the master.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 роки тому

      @@Bremith103 whoa relax

  • @benjaminwolf9801
    @benjaminwolf9801 Рік тому +2

    Can you imagine....buying a house just out of high school? Down payment was probably $5 and a cold coke lol

  • @charlesellis1097
    @charlesellis1097 4 роки тому

    Great steps to buying a house in this 10 minute commercial Dave!

  • @marvinperez3314
    @marvinperez3314 4 місяці тому +1

    Bring a video about this that is updated for 2024 ! 😊 Thanks for sharing your videos great information 👍

  • @deathblade909
    @deathblade909 5 років тому +5

    love your show ram!, i have a question. I am an architect and wife is about to get her license in real estate. Our long term goal is combining both to buy and develop land. in the meantime we want to hustle, what area of real estate will provide the most income for her?

  • @explodingpryro
    @explodingpryro 5 років тому +6

    That moment Dave says u don’t fix or car or computer but you built your computer and your an engineer dealing with troubleshooting car issues. . .that being said I don’t know anything about houses

  • @aschmitt89
    @aschmitt89 2 роки тому +1

    Wish I had this when I was looking for my house. Now we’re in our house, still in debt, living paycheck to paycheck. Barely. Been going through FPU, and I am kicking myself so much!

  • @justineric3524
    @justineric3524 3 роки тому +2

    Having different streams of income is the best thing to do right now 😊

  • @thewaverlyplace100
    @thewaverlyplace100 4 роки тому +6

    I just found your channel tonight, and you're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels.

  • @dagnabit27851
    @dagnabit27851 5 років тому +70

    Dave just explained the dilemma of entry level work. The person just got their real estate license but no one will hire them because they are new to the industry. Now they can't build experience so they never get off the ground. Don't get me wrong, when I'm ready to buy I'm going to want to use someone with experience, I just couldn't help seeing the irony.

    • @ultimaetsolder
      @ultimaetsolder 5 років тому +2

      Obviously you join up with an experienced realitor while you learn the ropes. Then in 5 years the experienced realitor will need to pay you more, so you start your own business...not rocket science here.

    • @dagnabit27851
      @dagnabit27851 5 років тому +15

      @@ultimaetsolder do you feel better now that you got that off your chest?

    • @UptownSigma
      @UptownSigma 5 років тому +6

      My first year in real estate i earned $753.00. TOUGH YEAR!... After learning the lingo, reading all the sales book and following around a more experienced agent for a year. Things have dramatically improved. I will say, its a cut throat business though.

    • @floridaman6982
      @floridaman6982 4 роки тому

      Lol which surgeon do you want , the new guy?

    • @MultiBB112
      @MultiBB112 2 роки тому

      It’s because he wants his business to grow and cut out the competition

  • @monoz9112
    @monoz9112 4 роки тому

    Great thx for the info ,

  • @greg7384
    @greg7384 4 роки тому +108

    "Hey, Here's how you buy a house: Make a ridiculous amount of money and use that to buy a house." Uh...Thanks.
    Who in their 20s is making $110,000 a year? Half of that? That's an easy path.

    • @natalyrausch
      @natalyrausch 4 роки тому +6

      Depends on if it's combined income for a family. My husband and I make a combined income of 165k and we're in our late 20s. He's the primary breadwinner and I could not afford what we're looking for on my own. I believe the garage couple were 100k combined. That means someone worked (50k) and the other saved their entire income towards a home. My husband and I are currently aggressively saving half of our combined income to buy a home in a year, you gotta make sacrifices.

    • @greg7384
      @greg7384 4 роки тому +19

      @@natalyrausch When you start out making $20k, baby comes along, and your wife stays home with the kid, your only option is to make sacrifices and those sacrifices don't go towards a future. They go towards now. Dave Ramsey consistently talks down on people of low income. Sorry, not everyone's fault who has low income. I wonder what Ramsey thinks about missionaries or the many entrappings associated with money.

    • @natalyrausch
      @natalyrausch 4 роки тому +4

      @@greg7384 Very true. We have to have tailored discussions that make sense per income level. What my husband and I do with our money won't make sense for a low income family and vice versa. Still, I don't believe there's anything inherently wrong with telling the stories of people like me and the garage couple--we do exist after all. I just wish there were more resources for lower income people on Dave's channel.

    • @greg7384
      @greg7384 4 роки тому +1

      @@natalyrausch Good word. I think another thing looming in the background is that so many Americans are so irresponsible and so unwise regarding financial decisions. It'd be great to get more advice for people who don't go out to eat, don't go to the movies, don't buy every other toy for their children, look for deals, save, etc.

    • @scbane
      @scbane 2 роки тому +2

      Just about every guy who is willing to work overtime in the WA labor union is making at least 100k a year. There are many careers that require a minimal amount of tech school or vocational school experience, where you can make 100k a year.

  • @volvotwoseries3384
    @volvotwoseries3384 4 роки тому +12

    Can you imagine if you could still buy a house right out of high school?? Must've been great times.

  • @loganpolley7767
    @loganpolley7767 Рік тому +2

    21 years old and I'm about to close on a house for 105k gonna be at 6.5 percent for 30 years in the 600 a month range. Plan on paying 1000 a month to knock it down quicker

    • @studleyjb3172
      @studleyjb3172 Місяць тому

      Use extra money for principal only payments.

  • @flamehiro
    @flamehiro 5 років тому +1

    this is what I was looking for, -starts watching-

  • @LovesGrilling
    @LovesGrilling 5 років тому +72

    This was just a bit too sales pitch about the real estate agent referral service, to be honest. The advice in general was good, but a 10 minute video could've been a two minute one without the four minutes of pitch.

    • @ScarredBert
      @ScarredBert 5 років тому +1

      roadrunnersk2 that’s literally all it was, him trying to convince his audience to use a professional and that no professional other than HIS professionals are good enough
      Extremely disingenuous

    • @AntwanAhmed
      @AntwanAhmed 3 роки тому

      You gotta tie some good advice to hook ppl in and then promote what you got too :/ lol

    • @Bremith103
      @Bremith103 3 роки тому

      Then you can't afford to live there, oops did the math spoil your dream? Stop being such an elitist, humble yourself, your wallet will thank you.

  • @robp5299
    @robp5299 5 років тому +23

    good luck buying a house for 200K that isn't a complete dump in the Northeast.

    • @BigHeadUgly
      @BigHeadUgly 3 роки тому +2

      My uncle did it. He brought his for 40,000. It had only minor issues that he and his son fixed their self

  • @MartinLopez-iq5sb
    @MartinLopez-iq5sb 4 роки тому +2

    Some insight in AZ’s market. There are roughly 60,000 licensed Realtors in the State. Selling 50 houses a year for a Realtor would be selling a house roughly every 7 days. Very few Realtors are doing that if they are they are highly sought after and dealing with higher income clients.
    As a young Realtor, I’ve had first time home buying clients hire realtors to buy their first home to later fire them cause they most likely took their higher income clients with greater priority.
    It’s not about the number of houses a Realtor sells a year, it’s about the quality of representation they can provide.

  • @beysea
    @beysea 4 роки тому +2

    We want you to own a house.... we don’t want the house to own you” 🙌

  • @Juan-md5fb
    @Juan-md5fb 4 роки тому +9

    Steps to buying a home "no no no no no no" 😂😂

  • @Olivia4448
    @Olivia4448 4 роки тому +136

    what first-time homebuyer can pay 20% down, and afford a 15 year fixed mortgage that's LESS than 25% of their take home pay?? This is insanely unrealistic.

    • @samueljordan5601
      @samueljordan5601 4 роки тому +7

      I'm 18 and and am doing that

    • @KUfraskins
      @KUfraskins 4 роки тому +20

      His advice is for people who live in Dayton, Ohio and will only ever make $45,000 for the rest of their lives

    • @eileengalindo4949
      @eileengalindo4949 4 роки тому +8

      What about California?! Jesus it’s expensive af

    • @captainfrisbee8075
      @captainfrisbee8075 4 роки тому +1

      For your income, with your house preferences, in the location of your choice.

    • @angeliemorano
      @angeliemorano 4 роки тому +1

      Figure out a way to make more money... my husband and I are able to do it. Our take home pay net of taxes is $12k/mo and our mortgage is only $1500.. We live in a city with almost 3M people.

  • @sleazymansion639
    @sleazymansion639 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the information! I’d rather do something right the first time!

  • @tyerker
    @tyerker 3 роки тому +6

    "You don't open the back of your computer and try to fix that, and that's a $500 transaction"
    Me with my $3,500 PC I built myself... "I can totally do plumbing"

  • @foxgdsmck
    @foxgdsmck 2 роки тому +4

    Per these metrics, I can afford exactly a small storage unit to live in

  • @Frank00
    @Frank00 5 років тому +3

    Dave has been putting on some nice shirts lately

  • @dps6198
    @dps6198 3 місяці тому +1

    Here are my definite DON'Ts when buying or building a new home:
    1. Stay away from railroad tracks, they are a constant source of noise and danger not to mention you'll be blocked in by a slow moving train when you really need to be someplace in 30 minutes.
    2. Stay away from industrial sites like refineries or chemical manufacturing plants. They too are source of noise, odors and dangers.
    3. Stay away from airports which is also a source of noise and danger.
    4. Stay away from bodies of water even though they are soo beautiful. There will be storms and one day a storm large enough will cause damage that will ruin your home or wash it away.
    5. Stay away from fire departments or you'll never get enough sleep what with the siren's blasting every few hours
    6. Stay away from low lying areas because the water won't drain away from the storms of #4. While your home may not be washed away. It can be a total loss if it takes days for the water to drain. You'll have to just about rebuild your home.
    There are more but you see where I am going. You would think these are intuitive but so many home buyers ignore or don't consider these as issues.
    If you have to evacuate your home due to anyone of these issues how long will it take before the authorities allow you back into the area where you live?
    Where will you live until you get some kind of payout or payoff from your insurance company? Keep in mind if your home is a total loss you are STILL responsible for making your house payments as well as taxes until you get a payout or payoff.
    If you have to live in a motel or hotel you gonna have to make those house payments AND pay for your temporary living space along with all your other bills. Keep in mind that you will still be charged for your electricity, gas and water if those utilities bill you for a minimum amount even if you use nothing. My MUD charges me for 8000 gallons a month for a given dollar amount. My wife and I rarely use 2500 gallons a month yet we have to pay that minimum usage. The same can be true for gas and electricity.
    During that time you might need to cancel your cable, your internet, and other addons. Why pay for them if you're not using them and living in a motel while your house is being repaired or rebuilt?

  • @NasciParaAdorar7
    @NasciParaAdorar7 2 роки тому +1

    I love this voice that he does! 😂

  • @ericson0504
    @ericson0504 3 роки тому +89

    "married and making $110,000 a year." Yeah, I love that too. But please, help us single somethings that do not making 6 figures stay inspired.

    • @gamatoutsikos
      @gamatoutsikos Рік тому +6

      55k each right. 110k household income

    • @chrisellis4838
      @chrisellis4838 Рік тому +2

      It’s not his job to inspire you lol

    • @carlosrodriguez3104
      @carlosrodriguez3104 11 місяців тому +2

      Tip 1 get married

    • @anthonycopter1068
      @anthonycopter1068 9 місяців тому +5

      ​@@carlosrodriguez3104No, don't encourage someone to just get married so they can buy a house. You should get married to someone you love. If you end up separating you run the risk of losing the house anyway. That is such bad advice!

    • @carlosrodriguez3104
      @carlosrodriguez3104 9 місяців тому

      @@anthonycopter1068 r/swoosh

  • @makaylafriend
    @makaylafriend 2 роки тому +4

    I’m 18 and will make roughly 30-40k a year after I finish college (I’m a teacher). How is it cheaper to rent and then buy a house? Interest would end up being cheaper than the amount I spent on rent. I’m not in a relationship and I’m not planning on dating someone and marrying them just to afford a house. I just feel like this is good for people who are already living on their own, not people who are planning on moving out for the first time.

    • @cartninja6479
      @cartninja6479 2 роки тому

      Good because that would be prostitution

  • @ae744
    @ae744 Рік тому +2

    Excellent advice. And even if you have a family member that is a succesful realtor, use caution. I had to fire my cousin as realtor, due to trying to push a higher mortgage, and only showing very expensive homes to me. He was concerned with his own commission, and not what I could afford. Do not use family or friends. Get an unbiased pro.

  • @alexkerhulas8595
    @alexkerhulas8595 Рік тому

    Hi Everyone, I am a licensed Insurance agent and would be more than happy to help anyone who has any questions regarding any insurance needs. Great video as always Dave and keep up the great work! God Bless!

  • @caranime1436
    @caranime1436 5 років тому +268

    I wanna meet the millennials who jumped fresh out of college making over 100grand a year .. and didn’t have debt.. sounds like a small percent plan being applied to the average joe/Jill

    • @DG-vg1nc
      @DG-vg1nc 5 років тому +22

      Kuro Otaku89 I graduated college making $46k/yr and turned that into $160k/yr in 4 years later at the same job. I work as a software consultant. But the point is that it’s not that hard if you pick a job with opportunity and you stick it through.
      Start setting goals now and stick to them. If you do, I promise you that you will achieve more than you dreamed of.

    • @511Freedom
      @511Freedom 5 років тому +9

      I completely agree with you ! Which student is not in debt, and FYU i am a medical student and you are telling me I have to wait to pay off my Half a Million dollars in debt before I buy a house !!!!! Sorry I guess it does not apply to people like me. May be for David making 160K with little debt. Hope all of you achieve your dreams

    • @Erik-ek9du
      @Erik-ek9du 5 років тому +10

      Making 100k combined a year as a couple isn't very unrealistic.

    • @ross330
      @ross330 5 років тому +17

      @@Erik-ek9du Yea, except girls don't want to get into a serious relationship these days straight out of college unless you're 6'2" and look like Channing Tatum. They would rather wait until they're in their thirties and realize their eggs are getting old and moldy.

    • @Elizabeth-hv4po
      @Elizabeth-hv4po 5 років тому +17

      @@ross330 lol having kids in your 30s don't make your eggs old and moldy? There's a reason our country is not a third world country like India we don't have people having kids in their teens and actually making logical decisions in their life.

  • @chelseaelliott9593
    @chelseaelliott9593 2 роки тому +20

    i love how this felt like my dad talking to me about buying my first house, this was good advice. thank you

  • @mrcausey
    @mrcausey 2 роки тому +1

    No, I do repair my computer and I repair my car as well. I also do my plumbing, carpentry and electrical work. Not everything is a mystery.

  • @jameledwards6179
    @jameledwards6179 4 роки тому

    I enjoyed this!

  • @sethriggle1462
    @sethriggle1462 5 років тому +12

    Lol I work on my car, and I've opened the back of my computer when it breaks or needs an upgrade. But my mom's a pro at real estate so I guess I'm set 😂

  • @jakefromstatefarm9139
    @jakefromstatefarm9139 5 років тому +70

    "Steps to Buying a House"
    1. Dont

    • @gullybop1695
      @gullybop1695 4 роки тому

      Haaaaaaaaaaaa

    • @johnschweiger1079
      @johnschweiger1079 4 роки тому

      Pointless me buying one if I'm honest not as if I'm going to have any to leave it to

    • @Lov3lychriz
      @Lov3lychriz 4 роки тому

      Exactly. 😹

    • @hunkydude322
      @hunkydude322 4 роки тому +1

      Live under the bridge instead.

  • @xavierlopez6673
    @xavierlopez6673 4 роки тому +2

    Any tips for buyers using the VA loan?

  • @camiapage1375
    @camiapage1375 5 років тому

    I don’t know if you already have an video but please make a video about first time home buyers also is Fannie Mae a good program to buy an house from or FHA

  • @unitedairforcepilot
    @unitedairforcepilot 3 роки тому +3

    Actually, Zillow has a 2% error up or down. It is pretty accurate.