Recent content by banjoreid

Thanks, I really am not wanting to spend more than around $120k. Reason being I don't want to be house poor and should I have to cover mortgage while it sits vacant in between tenants, I dont want to end up in a bad situation. Once January rolls around I am going to start contacting some...

Thanks for the input on PMI. In regards to the VA Home Loan I have mistakenly been under the impression they required PMI. I just confirmed that is not the case.

Thank you again for the all the finical advice. A question I do have is for those of you that are paying PMI currently. From the small amount of knowledge I do have I understand that you MAY be able to claim it as deduction on income taxes as an itemized deduction if one qualifies. One thing I...

To all that have provided input I greatly appreciate it. As requested, which should have been provided first off, more details for my situation. As for family, its just me. I will solely be responsible. I am pretty dead set on a 30yr mortgage as I am wanting to turn the property into a...

would like know from other members about their experiences and any advice that can be offered for some one looking to buy a home. The specifics I am after how ya'll have went about finding something meet your needs. Did you search (zillow.com or any similar sites) yourself, utilize a realator...