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Time to get a budget
By Blaine This may sound ridiculous to admit, but we have never had a budget. We got into the habit of making as much as we could and...
Jul 26, 20224 min read


Tips for starting your own business from a DJ's perspective
Tip No. 1: Follow your passion Okay, this first tip is cliché, but still so important. I have loved music since I was a kid. I still...
May 31, 20225 min read


Take a look behind the curtain on the finances of a townhome rental property
By Blaine This has to be among the most boring money-making stories ever told, but that's what I love about it. If you're looking for...
May 1, 20223 min read


Dream Job
It sounds mythical doesn't it. I don't know if any of us really believe that it actually exists. The people that say they have their...
Mar 31, 20222 min read


Vacation Rental Dream or Nightmare?
How we bought our vacation home and short term rental property “What better way to combine our love for escaping the brutal Minnesota...
Dec 30, 20219 min read


Dream Home
Life’s short - find your dream home and make it happen! We made the commitment to purchase a new construction home! After 2 years of...
Nov 21, 20215 min read


Secrets From an Insurance Salesman: How Much Insurance Should I Buy?
The short answer: as little as possible But don't stop there. The short answer is really; as little as possible while still providing...
Oct 24, 20215 min read


How I purchased my first home at 21 and later turned it into a rental property
We purchased our first home in 2011. It is still my single favorite purchase of all time. It was a townhome in a suburb of St. Paul...
Sep 18, 20213 min read
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