{"product_id":"first-time-home-buyer-scott-trench-9780997584783","title":"First-Time Home Buyer: The Complete Playbook to Avoiding Rookie Mistakes","description":"\u003cb\u003eSave a fortune at the closing table and beyond--and dodge the common financial pitfalls of first-time homeownership--with \"exceptionally practical\" and \"clear\" advice (Grant Sabatier, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFinancial Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo matter how much you want to escape the renter's cycle, buying a house isn't always a good investment. Your home can make or break your chance to generate wealth and freedom--and this book will show you how to make the right decisions to give you the most financial flexibility possible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScott Trench and Mindy Jensen of the \u003ci\u003eBiggerPockets Money Podcast \u003c\/i\u003ehave been buying and selling houses for a collective thirty years. In \u003ci\u003eFirst-Time Home Buyer\u003c\/i\u003e, they'll give you a \"real-world masterclass\" in the home-buying process (Brad Barrett, co-host of the \u003ci\u003eChooseFI Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e)--so you can consider all of your options and avoid common mistakes before you jump into the life-changing role of homeowner. Buy your first house with your eyes wide open, and learn the strategies that will help you build a strong financial foundation for life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book, you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to find and analyze the homes you can actually afford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to buy a house instead of renting--and what to look for and avoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to improve your financial fitness before your next big purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich early decisions and steps will help you turn your first home into a future cash-flowing investment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether fixer-upper houses and home renovations are really worth it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose a real estate agent and a lender who have your best interests in mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn expert's view of the housing market and buying process--from loan pre-approval to submitting offers, home inspections, closing, and everything in between!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scott Trench, Mindy Jensen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0997584785\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780997584783\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Biggerpockets Publishing, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/23\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 167\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Scott Trench","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051359203583,"sku":"9780997584783","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f5dedf30-67d6-4d23-8c93-fe04cf084df4.jpg?v=1685012622","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/first-time-home-buyer-scott-trench-9780997584783","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}