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#121: Real-estate pros David Greene and Rob Abasolo join Chris to help you master the entire home buying process from start to finish. They discuss essential considerations before buying a home, tax advantages, strategies for finding the right agent and ways to optimize the due diligence process. They also cover effective tactics for writing and negotiating offers, common oversights during inspections, and different financing options.\nDavid Greene (@DavidGreene24) and Rob Abasolo (@Robuilt) co-host the #1 real estate podcast BiggerPockets Real Estate (@BiggerPockets). David is a seasoned real estate investor, having successfully acquired, rehabilitated, and managed over 50 properties. He also leads an award-winning mortgage company and a high-performing real estate agent team. Meanwhile, Rob, best known as the "king of short-term rentals", is a versatile real estate investor and a 12-time Airbnb Superhost.\nLink to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/mastering-home-buying\n\nPartner Deals \nAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs\nFabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family\nNotion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work\nInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science\nPacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nBiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Instagram\n\n#730: How To Start A Real Estate Portfolio With Just $10K\n\n\n#689: Landlord Tax Loopholes That'll Help You Pay ZERO Taxes in 2022 w/ Matt Bontrager\n\n\nDavid Greene: The One Brokerage | Website | Instagram\nBook: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat\n\nRob Abasolo: YouTube | Instagram\nAll The Hacks Episodes:\n\n#104: Optimizing Your Insurance Policies\n\n\n#91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth\n\n\nFractional Vacation Homes: Pacaso\nReal Estate Agent Stanley Lo\u2019s Website: Green Banker\nFederal Financing: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac\nMortgage Interest As A Deductible Interest Expense (Scroll To Bottom)\n\nFull Show Notes\n(04:00) Essentials to Consider Before Getting into Real Estate\n(05:35) Tax Advantages for Real Estate Investors\n(08:51) The Secret Sauce to Becoming a Genius Real Estate Investor\n(10:03) The Process of Working with a Seller\u2019s Agent\n(12:19) Finding the Perfect Agent\n(14:52) The Importance of Hiring an Agent Who Owns Real Estate\n(19:42) Hiring an Agent Based on Numbers vs. Personality\n(22:40) Why Agents Should Have a Rolodex of Vendors\n(23:54) Tactics for Negotiating\n(25:38) Things to Consider When Looking at a Listing\n(27:47) Analyzing How Long a House Has Been on the Market\n(29:10) Hot Markets: Finding a Hot Home Before It's Hot\n(30:46) Strategy to Approach Agents When You\u2019re Looking to Buy a House\n(32:56) Tactics for Finding a Super Connected Agent\n(34:02) The Importance of the Brand Behind the Agent\n(39:18) Optimizing the Due Diligence Process to Find the Right Home\n(40:38) Secret Contingencies for Homes in Hot Markets\n(44:46) Common Things Missed During Inspections\n(51:21) Calling the Seller's Home Inspector for Clarifications\n(52:55) Rapid Fire Hacks from Chris\n(55:45) Quick Wins for Negotiating\n(57:35) Financing for Home Buyers\n(59:33) Adding Brokers into the Equation\n(1:01:57) What Makes a Jumbo Loan\n(1:02:52) A Good Percentage to Put Down for a Loan\n(1:04:49) Maximizing Mortgage Interest as a Deductible Interest Expense\n(1:06:59) Keeping Documents in One Place\n(1:09:49) Homeowner\u2019s Insurance\n(1:16:18) Last Bits of Wisdom