In part 2 of the Own A Home? series we dive into the decision to rent or own. There isn’t always a simple right answer to this question. In this discussion, we explore the pros, cons and other considerations you should weigh when deciding whether you should keep renting or buy/build a home.

 

 

Question of the day: Do believe it’s better to rent or own?

 

Essential financial advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.dalanvanterpool.com/podcast

 

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Owning your first house can be a challenging and intimidating idea for young professionals. In this series, we walk you through the process from mindset to closing the deal, with insights from bankers, builders and real estate agents.

 

Making this first move correctly can trigger the start of a building serious real estate wealth and a set of assets that produce money for generations in your family.

 

If you have specific questions about homeownership send them to dalan@focusthefire.com or on twitter @dalanv. This may also get you a shout out on the podcast!

 

Question of the day: What’s the biggest thing stopping you from owning your first home?

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.dalanvanterpool.com/podcast

 

Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv

 

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Today we hit pause on the usual conversation to amplify a pressing message that is rocking countries around the world. For centuries unjust practices around racism and colonialism have allowed empires to be built on the backs of oppressed people. The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Trayvon Martin and countless others in the United States have boiled to the point of global protests. 

 

Problems of police brutality, income inequality and racism are certainly not unique to that country. In the Caribbean and further abroad, the remains of these systems continue. Internally people of colour also wrestle with colourism where lighter shades are viewed or consider themselves superior to darker hues. 

 

Today our message is simple. Equality, not Pity. 

 

Our hope is that all shades and colours of humanity come together to rid our societies of these foolish beliefs and the systems they fuel. 

 

#podcastblackout 

 

 

You can spend loads of time thinking, studying, planning and theorising about the best practices, or you can start producing. The tough part is accepting that all the work you produce especially in the early stages will not be your best. It may not match up to the other masters of the craft that you admire. You may not be 100% proud but to grow faster, create and produce more. 

 

Question of the day: What will you commit to producing more of this year?   

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.dalanvanterpool.com/podcast

 

Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv

 

Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    

 

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