36: How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed

Let’s be honest — figuring out how to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed is a bit more complicated than if you had a W-2 job. Lenders want to see that you have a steady income, but without a consistent paycheck, that becomes more difficult (even for super-high earners!) Sydney just bought a new home and in this episode, she’s breaking down the entire process and exactly how home buying for self-employed professions is different and what  you should consider if you have owning a home on your vision board within the next 1-3 years. 02:00 — The importance of proper bookkeeping and documentation 05:30 — How lenders view self-employed income differently 11:00 — Tips for improving your debt-to-income ratio13:30 — Navigating the pre-approval process as a business owner 17:00 — Common pitfalls and hidden fees to watch out for📈 UNDERSTANDING YOUR PROFIT AND LOSS GUIDEGet the Profit and Loss Guide ❓TAX PLANNING QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR ACCOUNTANTGet the Tax Planning Questions Guide 🛍 75+ TAX WRITE OFFS Get the Tax Write Offs ✅ BOOKKEEPING CHECKLISTGet the Book Keeping Checklist 💵 BOOKKEEPING AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SERVICES FOR BUSINESS OWNERSApply for Bookkeeping or Financial Analysis Services 👋 CONNECT WITH SYDNEY & KRISTEN Website: https://knowyourworthpgh.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowyourworth_pgh/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wzOVSDSC-xsmLg8JJ8MJg/