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Homeowner Prep with Eric Hellon·101 episodes·Weekly

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As a real estate insider, Eric Hellon saw far too often that aspiring homeowners were "put on the back burner" by real estate professionals because they couldn't immediately qualify to buy a home - so he decided to do something about it! Homeowner Prep is a home readiness program created to help aspiring homeowners through personalized plans and accountability.

Eric Hellon has helped 100's of first time homebuyers achieve homeownership and every week he will educate and encourage listeners to help them buy their first home faster - and smarter. Listen and learn how to buy your first home!

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Episode 029: How to Overcome Payday Loans so You Can Buy Your First Home

· 15m

Payday Loans keep many renters from becoming homeowners, but in this episode we will talk about how to avoid them, pay them off, and stay on track to buying your first home. Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 00:00 Ever Had a Payday Loan or Heard one? 00:12 Intro 00:34 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast 01:15 The Growth of Payday Loans 02:03 What Is A Payday Loan? 04:10 Why Are They So Dangerous? 05:30 Who Uses Payday Loans? 06:24 Time Pressure Is The Issue 08:00 Cut Your Expenses to Avoid Payday Loans 09:29 Increase Your Credit Limits Before Using Payday Loans 10:32 Borrow Money From Family Before Getting A Payday Loan 11:30 I Had To Get Out of The Payday Loan Trap Too 12:09 Homeowners vs. Renters Using Payday Loans 13:04 What To Do When You Have Money Problems 13:45 Reach Out To Homeowner Prep 15:04 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Started With HomeownerPrep: Buy Merch, Support The Mission: Subscribe to Our Channel: //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: TikTok: //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #buyahome #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast:

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Episode 028: Preparing for a Potential Job Loss

· 12m

When recessions come, unfortunately so do job cuts. In this episode we will discuss some ways to prepare for a potential job loss and control what you can control on your journey to buying your first home. Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 00:00 What People Say Before Being Laid Off 00:15 Intro 00:37 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast 01:56 Come Back To Your Budget 03:50 Keep Money On Hand 05:10 Get Job Related Training 06:42 Update Your LinkedIn Profile 07:58 Update Your Résumé 08:57 Why Companies Cut Jobs 10:33 Reach Out To Homeowner Prep 11:45 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Started With Homeowner Prep: https://www.homeownerprep.com/start    Buy Merch, Support The Mission: https://bit.ly/ShopHPMerch Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Homeowner_Prep TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@HomeownerPrep //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #jobloss #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeownerprep/support

Episode 027: How Inflation Impacts First Time Home Buyers

· 9m

Inflation rates are rising faster than we can put out podcast episodes! So how does inflation impact first time home buyers? In this episode we will discuss inflation rates and what you can do to beat inflation in order to buy your first home. Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 00:00 How Inflation Impact Aspiring First Time Home Buyers 00:11 Intro 00:34 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast 01:11 Let’s Define Inflation & How We Got Here 03:45 Beat Inflation with Real Assets 04:13 2 Choices - Earn More or Spend Less 05:35 Feel The Pain To Make Change 06:45 Outlast The Economic Changes 08:45 Get Started with Homeowner Prep 09:21 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Started With HomeownerPrep: https://www.homeownerprep.com/start Buy Merch, Support The Mission: https://bit.ly/ShopHPMerch Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Homeowner_Prep TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@HomeownerPrep //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #inflation #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeownerprep/support

Episode 026: the Recession & First Time Home Buyers

· 14m

A recession can delay your plans to buy your first home, but there are ways to be prepared and make sure you reach your ultimate goal. In this episode we will provide you with a few tips to prepare for the upcoming recession. Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 00:00 Let’s Talk About The Recession 00:17 Intro 00:40 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast 01:27 What Is A Recession? 02:56 How Will The Recession Impact You? 03:50 How Are Recessions Measured? 06:24 Should I Buy A Home During A Recession? 07:33 Buy Assets During A Recession 08:14 Pay Down Debt During A Recession 09:59 Save Money For A Rainy Day 11:35 Start Investing To Generate Additional Income 12:31 Don’t Be Fearful, Be Prepared 13:07 Get Started with Homeowner Prep 13:51 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Started With HomeownerPrep: https://www.homeownerprep.com/start Buy Merch, Support The Mission: https://bit.ly/ShopHPMerch Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Homeowner_Prep TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@HomeownerPrep //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #stoppayingrent #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeownerprep/support

Episode 025: Be Ready for the Next Housing Opportunity

· 10m

You may have missed the last housing opportunity with low rates and home prices, but trust me, another one is coming! In this episode we will help you focus on the things that matter to ensure you are ready to buy when the next opportunity arises! Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 00:00 Another Housing Opportunity Is Coming… Are You Ready? 00:26 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast 00:48 A Window of Opportunity Is Yet To Come 01:41 Step 1: Make Sure Your Credit Is Ready 03:59 Step 2: Start Paying Off Debt 06:33 Step 3: Invest For Job and Inflation Protection 09:38 How To Get Started with Homeowner Prep 10:12 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Started With HomeownerPrep: https://www.homeownerprep.com/start Buy Merch, Support The Mission: https://bit.ly/ShopHPMerch Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Homeowner_Prep TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@HomeownerPrep //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #stoppayingrent #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeownerprep/support

Episode 024: Buying a Home With a Lease Option

· 14m

People often think there are only two options, rent or buy… but there’s actually a 3rd option! You can buy a home with a lease option, also known as “rent to own”. In this episode we will explain how you can buy a home using a lease option, what to expect and where to find them. Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 00:00 The 3rd Option to Rent vs. Buy 00:23 Intro 00:46 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast 01:35 Sometimes You’re Just Not Ready… Yet! 02:27 How A Lease Option Works 05:14 Forced Savings Plan 07:27 How The Purchase Price Is Determined 09:28 Option To Buy, Not Obligation To Buy 10:05 What If You’re (Still) Not Ready? 12:39 How To Find Lease Option Properties 13:38 Get Started with Homeowner Prep 14:36 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Started With HomeownerPrep: https://www.homeownerprep.com/start Buy Merch, Support The Mission: https://bit.ly/ShopHPMerch Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Homeowner_Prep TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@HomeownerPrep //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #stoppayingrent #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeownerprep/support

Episode 023: Money Lessons From Dad

· 15m

What did your Dad - or Father figure - teach you about money? On this special Father’s Day episode of The Homeowner Prep Podcast we discuss money lessons from Dad and how to put them to use. Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 00:00 What Lessons Did You Learn from Dad? 00:48 Intro 01:10 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast 02:03 Lesson 1: Hard Work 03:55 Lesson 2: Entrepreneurship 08:03 Lesson 3: You Are you 10:54 Lesson 4: Invest Early 14:05 Get Started with Homeowner Prep 15:05 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Started With HomeownerPrep: https://www.homeownerprep.com/start Buy Merch, Support The Mission: https://bit.ly/ShopHPMerch Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Homeowner_Prep TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@HomeownerPrep //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #stoppayingrent #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeownerprep/support

Episode 022: the First Time Homebuyer Profile

· 13m

Wondering what the average first time homebuyer looks like? On this week’s episode of The Homeowner Prep Podcast we discuss the age, income, and credit of the average first time homebuyer, so you can see just how close you may be to buying your first home. Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 00:00 You Look Like a First Time Homebuyer 00:40 Intro 01:02 Welcome to Homeowner Prep 01:50 The Average Age of a First Time Homebuyer 04:43 The Median Income of a First Time Homebuyer 05:58 The Family Makeup of a First Time Homebuyer 07:43 The Credit Score of a First Time Homebuyer 09:21 The Down Payment of a First Time Homebuyer 12:00 Get Started with Homeowner Prep 13:10 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Started With HomeownerPrep: https://www.homeownerprep.com/start Buy Merch, Support The Mission: https://bit.ly/ShopHPMerch Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Homeowner_Prep TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@HomeownerPrep //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #stoppayingrent #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeownerprep/support

Episode 021: the Additional Costs of Homeownership

· 14m

Are you ready for the additional costs of homeownership? In today’s episode of The Homeowner Prep Podcast we will discuss some of the often overlooked costs of homeownership so you aren’t surprised when you receive the bill. Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 00:00 HOAs - Love Them or Hate Them? 00:46 Intro 01:09 Welcome To Homeowner Prep 02:04 Utility Payments 03:42 Yard Expenses 06:25 HOA Fees & Control 10:25 Solar Payments 13:20 Contact Us For More Info 13:47 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Started With HomeownerPrep: https://www.homeownerprep.com/start Buy Merch, Support The Mission: https://bit.ly/ShopHPMerch Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Homeowner_Prep TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@HomeownerPrep //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #stoppayingrent #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeownerprep/support

Episode 020: How to Find a Great Neighborhood

· 13m

Finding the right neighborhood is important when buying your first home, so how do you find a great neighborhood? In today’s episode of The Homeowner Prep Podcast we will discuss what you should look for and how to find the information you need to make an informed decision. Check out the full episode and if you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments. //SHOW NOTES 0:00 The Right Neighborhood… For You! 0:28 Intro 0:51 Welcome to Homeowner Prep 1:27 What Does Your Neighborhood Look Like Now? 3:00 Why Agents Don’t Research Neighborhoods 4:14 School Ratings, Even If You Don’t Have Kids 5:58 Defining A “Great” Neighborhood 7:42 Talk To Neighbors & Ask Around 9:27 Check Out The Neighborhood Day & Night 10:44 Talk To Police & Fire Fighters In The Community 12:44 Connect With Us & A Local Agent 13:34 Outro //IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get a referral to a local agent, lender or credit repair company? https://www.homeownerprep.com/referral Want to know if you’re ready to buy your first home? Take our FREE assessment: https://www.homeownerprep.com/assessment Stop Paying Rent and buy your first home. Download our FREE e-Book: https://www.homeownerprep.com/ebook Buy Merch, Support The Mission: https://bit.ly/ShopHPMerch Subscribe to get more content from Homeowner Prep: https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub //CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Homeowner_Prep TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@HomeownerPrep //ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content! //LICENSE INFO DRE: 01780767 NMLS: 2218002 #stoppayingrent #realestateadvice #homeownerprep --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeownerprep/support

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