How a 20-Year-Old Outsmarted the Market—And How You Can Too UNICORN INTERVIEW - 315

How to Buy a Home

David Sidoni

How To, News, Education, Business, Business News, Investing

4.8 • 859 Ratings

🗓️ 28 February 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

What if your first home could not only pay for itself but also set you up for future wealth? That’s exactly what Chris did—buying a home at 20, collecting rent from his college roommates, and using real estate to skyrocket his credit, financial stability, and future businesses. In this episode, David Sidoni uncovers the strategies Chris used to turn his first home into a long-term investment, proving that homeownership isn’t just possible—it’s a game-changer.

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“I didn’t have a lot of credit, but getting a mortgage payment on my record completely boosted me—like bonkers.” — Chris

Highlights

• What if buying a home was possible sooner than you thought?

• Could your mortgage actually boost your credit?

• Is renting really “safer”?

• How can you buy with little to no money down?

• Can you use your first home to buy another?

• Are college rentals a hidden investment goldmine?

• What’s next for homebuyers in 2025?

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David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.

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0:00.9	Welcome to the show, homies.
0:02.2	Well, we're in the middle of what they're calling an extended winter freeze.
0:06.1	That means the housing market has stalled.
0:09.5	And especially if your first-time homebuyer, things can feel tough out there.
0:13.4	Today, I have a really exciting interview for you that's going to provide some motivation,
0:19.0	inspiration, and of course, all the tools,
0:21.7	tips, and tactics that you're looking for to buy a home.
0:24.8	I get to interview a unicorn.
0:27.3	You guys don't want to miss some of these crazy stories.
0:30.8	It starts off bonkers right off the bat, and then we keep going, and eventually we get
0:36.9	into some things that can help you guys
0:38.6	figure out how you can use this first home to be the foundation and the base for you being
0:46.3	stable in the future and getting more control over your life. So here comes a unicorn interview.
0:52.3	Play that music. How to buy a home, educates, protects, and connects first-time home buyers to local qualified
0:58.0	realtors specifically for first-time buyers.
1:00.3	Whether you're looking for DIY information or personal step-by-step guidance, how to buy a home
1:05.1	is your number one resource for first-time home buyers.
1:08.0	What is happening, my homey party people?
1:12.7	I'm so excited about today because I've got one of my unicorns in because he and I, we talk all the time and we were just chatting
1:17.7	all things real estate. I was kind of talking to him and oh my gosh, his story is so amazing.
1:23.2	I had to share it with you. So homies, this is Chris. What's up, Chris?
1:27.0	What's up, David? What's up, David?
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