Real Estate Financial Planner™

Real Estate Financial Planner™

How to Earn Your First Down Payment in a Year

No magic, no tricks—just simple math and commitment.

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James Orr
Dec 11, 2025
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Here’s a simple formula for your first down payment:

If you want to buy a $500,000 property with 5% down, you need $25,000.

Now divide that by 50 work weeks a year.

That’s $500 a week.

Work 20 hours a week on your “fortune,” and you just need to earn $25/hour.

Do that for one year, and you’re ready to buy.

Do it for two, and you only need to earn $12.50/hour.

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