About this episode
Send a textIn this conversation with Justine, we unpack what it really looks like to buy your first home — the questions people are afraid to ask, the confusion around financing, and the real-world strategies that actually help you get into a property without losing your mind.Justine and I talk through the biggest advantage a first-time homebuyer can give themselves: preparation. From understanding how pre-approval works, to exploring creative financing, to learning how tax benefits can offset long-term costs, this conversation is about replacing fear with clarity.We also get into one of my favorite topics — multi-unit investing. For many buyers, a duplex or triplex is the fastest path to security and long-term wealth, and Justine breaks down why this option is more accessible than most people think.But more than anything, we highlight the importance of partnership.Finding the right realtor and the right lender isn't about chasing the lowest rate or biggest personality — it's about alignment, trust, education, and someone who’s willing to walk you through every step without pressure.Follow Justine Jardine Prouty!Instagram: / jjp_realestate Follow Jason Thomas!Instagram :jason_thomas_mortgageFacebook: Jason Thomas Mortgage Website: www.jmj.me/jthomasNMLS 1163778Topics we cover:? When to start preparing for homeownership? How pre-approval really works? Tax benefits most buyers overlook? Creative financing options? Why interviewing lenders matters? Multi-unit vs single-family as a first purchase? How to know you’ve found the right agent? Mindset, instincts, and long-term thinkingFollow JMJ Financial Huntington Beach for more updatesGoogle Business: https://share.google/3ixcDutlLbLQ3L2a7Facebook:
