Buying your first home is equally thrilling and downright terrifying! Homeownership is peak adulting and often leaves many millennials feeling dismayed at the steep learning curve -- not to mention ALL that paperwork (#help!) If you're feeling the pressure, fear not because Zuri chats with Kendra Barnes, a Real Estate investor passionate about demystifying the homeownership process in this week's episode. 

In true 101 style, Kendra shares her expert opinion on renting vs. buying, if you really need a downpayment, the benefits of shopping for a mortgage lender, the lowest credit you can have to buy a house and explains what it means when a home is "Under Contract." Stay till the end, as Kendra shares her top tips for first-time homeowners and explains the phenomenon that is house hacking (a clutch strategy that will take your coins to the next level!)

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