From Housing Instability to Real Estate Investor | Chris Hodges, Bowtie Home Guy

From The Clarksville Keys Podcast · 00:46:30

Show by Travis Egan

What does homeownership mean when you grew up without a stable home? And could assuming an existing VA mortgage help you save money when buying a home near Fort Campbell?In this episode of the Clarksville Keys Podcast, host Travis Egan, VA Mortgage Vet, welcomes Chris Hodges, better known as the Bowtie Home Guy, for an inspiring conversation about Clarksville real estate, military relocation, VA loan assumptions, and building wealth through homeownership.Chris shares his journey from childhood housing instability to becoming the first homeowner in his family. Today, he's a military veteran, husband, father, Realtor, and real estate investor with seven rental properties in Clarksville, Tennessee.Together, Travis and Chris explore what it takes to help military families buy homes, why communication matters, and the opportunities and challenges of assuming an existing VA mortgage.🏡 IN THIS EPISODE:🔑 Becoming the first homeowner in his family🔑 Growing up in Las Vegas and finding home in Clarksville🔑 Military service and overseas deployments🔑 Purchasing his first home using a VA loan🔑 Helping a deployed service member buy a foreclosure🔑 Fort Campbell PCS relocation challenges🔑 VA loan assumptions: Benefits, equity gaps, and delays🔑 Building a rental property portfolio in Clarksville🔑 Why buying a home isn't always the right decision🔑 Communication, honesty, and expectation management🔑 Our entertaining Quick Six!⭐ MEET OUR GUEST: CHRIS HODGESKnown as the Bowtie Home Guy, Chris is a Clarksville Realtor, military veteran, and real estate investor who helps clients make informed decisions.📱 Call or Text: (931) 378-0010🌐 Website: https://clarksvilletnrealtors.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chodgeshomes/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HodgesHomesChris💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebowtiehomeguy⭐ CLARKSVILLE KEYS SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS🏠 JEREMY BULLOCK | TENNESSEE FARM BUREAU INSURANCEHelping Clarksville families protect their homes, vehicles, and everything they've worked hard for.📞 (931) 645-2124🔗 https://www.fbitn.com/tn/montgomery-county/clarksville/montgomery-madison-street-agency🍣 SEA STORY SUSHI | ALL YOU CAN EATEnjoy sushi, sashimi, hibachi, ramen, and more at this Clarksville dining destination.📞 (931) 906-0188🔗 https://www.seastorysushi.com/💈 DEVON TERWILLIGER | DAPPER DEN BARBERSHOPHelping Clarksville gentlemen look sharp and feel confident.🔗 https://linktr.ee/thedapperdenbarbershop🎙️ THE QUICK SIXFind out whether Chris prefers a bow tie or a baseball cap, which band reminds him of his military days, how he likes to spend a day off, and what he'd put on a billboard along Wilma Rudolph Boulevard!🎧 ABOUT THE CLARKSVILLE KEYS PODCASTCrack the Code to Clarksville Living!Hosted by Marine Corps veteran and mortgage professional Travis Egan, the Clarksville Keys Podcast introduces you to the Realtors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders who make Clarksville, Tennessee, a special place to live, work, and raise a family.📅 New episodes every Tuesday at 5:00 AM Central!🏡 READ THE FULL EPISODE ARTICLEExplore Chris's story, VA loan assumptions, military relocation advice, and more:https://travisegan.com/post/chris-hodges-clarksville-real-estate🏠 CONNECT WITH TRAVIS EGAN | VA MORTGAGE VETMarine Corps veteran and mortgage professional helping military families, veterans, and homebuyers navigate homeownership since 1995.🌐 https://travisegan.com📞 (931) 208-6280NMLS #655284 | Loan Factory NMLS #320841❤️ ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?Follow the Clarksville Keys Podcast on Spotify, rate the show 5 stars, and share this conversation with someone buying, selling, or relocating to Clarksville!#ClarksvilleKeysPodcast #ChrisHodges #BowtieHomeGuy #ClarksvilleTN #FortCampbell #VALoanAssumptions

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