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Ep38 - Using the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) effectively as an active duty service member with Chris Cano
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Military service members make great sacrifices to defend their country. Having served alongside military personnel who risked their lives in the service of their country, Chris believes they not only deserve knowledge about their benefits but also be able to own property in the land they helped defend.
His advice to active-duty service members:
“You don't need to flex. Stop trying to impress your friends who also live in the barracks. Impress people who actually are doing what you want to do and hang out with the ones who have proven systems.”
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Chris Cano will talk about how he makes a positive impact on the lives of military members, especially young sailors. He will also discuss one of the benefits of the military service that is often overlooked, the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and how to utilize it effectively.
Chris Cano is an Ambassador of the VA Home Loan Benefit and Branch Manager of Aligned Mortgage. He is passionate about educating military members about their VA home loan benefits and has helped his fellow shipmates, active duty service members, and veterans acquire property in the country they helped defend.
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In This Episode
1:05 - Backstory of Chris Cano
5:26 - How the majority of service members planned to invest their retirement benefits
10:27 - How to spot a good mentor
12:57 - Chris's real estate properties
16:40 - Why the words you say matter
20:21 - The difference between difficult and easier-not-to
27:51 - The most common mistake service members make with their housing allowance
35:04 - How active duty members fail to fully utilize their housing allowance
43:09 - His piece of advice to active-duty service members
Favorite Quotes
"No, you don't need to flex. You don't need to keep up with the Joneses. Do something that your 20-year later version of yourself will thank you for. I think if you talk to most military members who own real estate, you know, the one thing they will tell you is they wish they could've gone back and done it sooner." - Chris Cano
"You absolutely have to be careful with your words. Is what I'm saying accurate or am I just too hyped up right now? I just gotta be careful." - Chris Cano
"When it comes to education, there's so many different versions of the truth. And I don't think any real estate agents are really doing anything maliciously. I think there's just so much content out there. Truth always has to be established in any conversation" - Chris Cano
"I think a lot of people in our industry want the path of least resistance like anybody. And the moment you recognize the difference between hard and easier-not-to, it'll define what kind of character you have." - Chris Cano
"In all of the presentations and briefs that I've ever done and all the people that I've had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with, I have never heard one good excuse to not use your VA home loan benefit." - Chris Cano
Engage with Chris Cano
Aligned Mortgage Website https://www.alignedmortgage.com
Connect with Expert(ish) Podcast Host JAY JOHNSON
Call (858) 925- 4536
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