How To Buy A Home

In just two months, Conan went from renting in Michigan to owning a condo in Chicago—with a unicorn team, 5% down, and a plan built around his daughter and his goals. Buying from out of state? Recently divorced? Facing a competitive market? Conan tackled all of that and more—without overbidding, overpaying, or compromising on what mattered. After losing a few bidding wars, Conan pivoted to a fixer-upper, used his strong credit to keep PMI low, and leaned on his unicorn team for everything from FaceTime home tours to mold remediation negotiations.This is a story of speed, strategy, and smart choices, with takeaways for buyers who need to move fast, stay flexible, and win in today’s market.Quote:“Even after going through a divorce and a money drain, I was still able to buy a home three months later. That just shows—anyone can do this.” — ConanHighlights:How did a divorced dad living out of state buy a home in 60 days?Can 5% down with PMI really be smarter than putting 20% down?What made Conan pivot back to a fi