We've had a lot of success working with Lowe's and their pro programs.

. $100 to program two garage doors?

I'm sure it is much bigger news in facebook arbitrage groups or coaching programs etc.It's not surprising to me at all that a big arbitrage company went under.

While many details remain unclear, the initiative could become one of the largest direct benefit programs ever tied to trade revenues.Key Economic Data Releases this Week: Wednesday, November 12th: MBA Mortgage Apps Thursday, November 13th: Weekly Jobless Claims, CPI, Real Avg Hourly Earnings Friday, November 14th: Retail Sales, PPI

Tes, keep it clean and lender‑friendly: have the purchase contracts show true market value, then reflect the discount as a seller credit labeled “gift of equity” from your parents, backed by a signed gift letter and proof they own the properties; expect the lender to require an independent appraisal, standard reserves, and that the gift only covers down payment/equity, not your required closing costs on some programs.

VA loan is an amazing program for all the reasons you pointed out earlier. 

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

Raising the rentSince the lease goes until May 2026, you can’t raise the rent until renewal — that’s just how the program works.

Any referral websites would be appreciated, any tips for the saving renters, programs that help train them to turn renters into homeowners?

It’s totally fair to be cautious with a Section 8 applicant, especially when you’re new to that program.