The Brick buy Brick Podcast

In this episode of 'Brick by Brick, Building Wealth Through Homeownership,' hosts Kim Von Dohren and Ed Marko delve into their personal choices of living in smaller, more manageable homes. They share the reasoning behind their decision to opt for simplicity and conservatism in their living spaces, despite having the means to choose more extravagant surroundings.

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In this episode of Brick by Brick: Building Wealth Through Homeownership, hosts Kim Von Dohren and Ed Marko dive into the intricacies of securing reliable tenants. Drawing from over 13 years of landlording experience, Kim reveals her strategic and thorough process for vetting potential tenants, ensuring landlords avoid headaches and enjoy seamless rental experiences. From marketing properties effectively to setting stringent qualif...

Join Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned Realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441 an experienced Lender, as they delve into the questions of mortgage management. Is it beneficial to pay extra on your mortgage principal every month? Discover strategies to potentially save years off your mortgage term and gain financial freedom sooner by understanding how early or additional payments work against your interests and term length.

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In this episode of 'Brick by Brick, Building Wealth Through Homeownership,' hosts Kim Von Dohren and Ed Marko delve into the intricate process of rehabbing rental properties. They explore essential elements to consider when transforming a newly purchased property into a rental, such as determining costs, understanding market rent, and calculating potential cash flow. The hosts also discuss necessary maintenance planning, including ...

Join hosts Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned Realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441 an experienced Lender, as they delve into the art of transitioning from house flipping to becoming a successful landlord. In this episode of "Brick buy Brick," learn the strategies behind purchasing, rehabilitating, and renting properties for long-term income and asset-building. Discover the nuances of location selection, renter desirability ...

Join hosts Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned Realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441 an experienced Lender in this eye-opening episode of "Brick by Brick: Building Wealth Through Homeownership," where they continue their insightful conversation about the intricate world of property flipping. This episode dives deep into the critical aspect of inspecting a property, not just for its visual appeal but for its structural integri...

Join Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned Realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441 an experienced Lender in this engaging episode of "Brick buy Brick: Building Wealth Through Homeownership," where they dive into the intricacies of flipping houses. With their combined expertise as a realtor and banker, they emphasize the importance of self-education and hands-on learning for successful home flipping. Discover the essential skills ...

In this episode of Brick by Brick, hosts Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned Realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441 an experienced Lender, delve into the essentials of funding your real estate investments. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your portfolio, understanding where and how to source money is crucial. Kim and Ed explore popular methods like home equity lines of credit and cash-out refinancing. They also i...

Join hosts Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned Realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441 an experienced Lender, in this insightful episode of Brick buy Brick as they delve into the world of real estate investing. Discover their personal experiences, the joys and challenges of being landlords, and essential advice for beginners looking to start their investment journey. Learn strategies for flipping properties, buy and hold techni...

In this episode of Brick by Brick, Building Wealth Through Homeownership, hosts Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned Realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441 experienced Lender, delve into the complexities of calculating self-employed income for home loans. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or a commissioned employee, learn how your income can affect your borrowing potential and the steps you should take to prepare for ...

In this episode of "Brick by Brick," hosts Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441, an experienced lender, dive deep into the world of renovation purchase loans. They explore what renovation purchase loans are, who can use them, and why they might be the key to transforming a fixer-upper into a dream home. Special focus is given to the federally funded 203K loan, discussing its benefits and c...

Welcome to "Brick buy Brick, Building Wealth Through Homeownership," hosted by Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441, an experienced lender. In this episode, they tackle pressing questions about managing debt and the crucial steps towards improving credit. With insights from organizations like Neighborhood Housing Services and Money Management International, the episode explores strategies ...

Welcome to "Brick by Brick, Building Wealth Through Homeownership," where your hosts Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441, an experienced banker, delve into the intricacies of credit scores and their impact on your financial journey. In this episode, they explore common questions like "How does credit work?" and "Why does my number fluctuate?" Offering their combined expertise as a credit ...

Join Kimberly Von Dohren RS#322207, a seasoned Realtor, and Edson Marko NMLS#1233441, an experienced Lender, on "Brick by Brick" as they unpack the critical differences between a home inspection and an appraisal. In this episode, they delve into the nuances of what a home inspection entails, the importance of appraisals in the home buying process, and what to expect from an FHA appraisal inspection. Perfect for first-time homebuyer...