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30 December 2013 | 23 replies
They have to put food on the table like everyone else and that doesn't happen until someone buys/sells something.)
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26 January 2014 | 24 replies
Our tenants aspire to move up the food chain to section 8, LOL!
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13 January 2014 | 6 replies
The value of the Section 8 voucher counts towards our income requirements, so does the value of food stamps and other non-monetary benefits that aid in covering the cost of food, shelter, clothing, transportation, medical care.About the tenant who was struggling with paying the $25 or just paying it late...
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6 January 2014 | 52 replies
Food, clothing, shelter (unless you 'own' a mortgage), entertainment, etc., expenses are irrelevant in underwriting.
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6 January 2014 | 8 replies
Because of this, renters would have access to classes, gyms, food, even a downtown area containing bars and clubs.
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6 January 2014 | 6 replies
This woman is also on public assistance which is what she will use pay her portion of the rent plus she has food stamps.