Is Section 8 Bad?
This week’s myth buster is for my soon to be and experienced investors. I often hear: “Section 8 is bad”. I would like to make the case that this is FALSE. Many landlords shy away from having section 8 tenants. They think they are poor people with too many people in...
Jobs, Relief, and Good News for Rates
This week we got a little relief from the increasing rates of last week. We started the week with a scare, and then saw the balloon deflate. Why? On Monday, we got the April Institute of Supply Management’s index number falling to 50.8% from 51.8%, a 1% drop, and...
Refinance Means No PMI for this Client
Long time clients of mine (1998) bought a rental property in 2006. We finally think they have 20% equity and decide to refinance. Then a blow… we get a low appraisal … how is that a win? Well, their loan is from 2006 and they do finally have 10% equity not the 20% we...
Do You Have to be a Citizen to Buy a Home?
You must be a citizen or at least a resident alien to buy a home in the US. Not true. Many people are here on work visas sponsored by an employer. They often are going through the process of getting a green card/alien card, but often are going straight for...