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22 June 2020 | 3 replies
Employment base seems fairly stable (government, banks, health system), and the hospital system appears to be growing with partnerships with Virginia Tech.
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4 February 2022 | 4 replies
One could argue that the GBP at least might be bottoming out but on the other hand the same government team who handled the coronavirus response here are negotiating the Brexit package so it's hard to be super confident.
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23 June 2020 | 39 replies
Seems like property owners have zero rights other than to pay taxes to fund the Gestapo Government.
1 July 2020 | 6 replies
The plan is to hire an experienced farmer to operate the farm and she will govern the business aspect.
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20 June 2020 | 1 reply
I'm recently medically retired from the Federal Government after 20 years of service.
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28 June 2020 | 23 replies
Biggest issue with town ordinances is getting past the education/language barrier, the modular home builder that I am working with to design a 6 duplex multi-family project has connections with the state government here in Texas and can push through any obstinate local official that does not understand that Modular is valid, if you're looking modular finding somebody that can help with this seems useful.Biggest issue with banks for me so far is the education, which I've been able to push through for most banks I've talked to as I hunt for a good financing deal, as well as the draw schedule, which i am trying to design to be most beneficial for me with minimum days of loan.
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22 June 2020 | 8 replies
Lender takes a loss with dedicating resources to originate that small loan vs higher loan amount -given the high demand for refis, right now.Regarding closing costs, most lenders fixed expenses (fees, 3rd party costs, government fees) will be between $2500-3500 (depending on lender).
22 June 2020 | 7 replies
Outside of the of the area there are also great pocket areas that center around state government and tourist industry hubs.
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28 June 2020 | 13 replies
They will not sending w2 as they are not applying for government assistance, and the letter from his company was as a courtesy to tell you, not required as our income exceeds the amount needed by 4x, this can be furnished as well though.
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28 June 2020 | 9 replies
I have Section 8 tenants in Alameda County and Contra Costa County....right across the bridge from San Francisco and when I hear people panicking about rent control and/or not getting rent from their tenants I sleep easy because I know my rental income is guaranteed by the government, and I don't have to worry about my tenants going on a "rent strike".