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What’s something you do to save money that makes people look at you like you’re a lit
Walked into a distressed property this week and before I even touched a hammer, I had $5 in my pocket — just from coins left behind. Pennies in the corners, quarters on the counter, nickels under the fridge.
I keep a “property change” jar at home for coins I find in houses I buy. It’s not about the money changing my life — it’s about building the habit.
That same mindset had me replace a water heater today without spending a dime of cash:
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Paid with AmEx points turned into a Home Depot gift card
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Used a Capital One promo code
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Negotiated $50 off
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Scanned the receipt into Fetch for points
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Got a $2.50 gas rebate from yesterday
Here’s what I can’t figure out — why is it so hard to get my own agents to do this too? This is free money, and it takes minutes. Yet most people won’t even check a promo code or download a rewards app.
Small wins add up. In real estate, if you ignore the pennies, you’ll eventually ignore the dollars.
What’s something you do to save money that makes people look at you like you’re a little weird?
- Jorge Vazquez
