I bought a home, lost my job and have not been able to secure a new job.

This is common, as the price for things are increasing like labor, materials, then not as many qualified people doing these trades (then a lot of those quality people are getting taken or scared of ICE).

It's often best to contact the county tax assessor to understand how their process works.Another common mistake is the target rents. 

Curious to hear: Have you dealt with contractors walking off a job?

The subcontractors get paid, rush through the job, and move on.

Week of February 9, 2026 in ReviewJanuary’s jobs report looked strong at first glance.

He's moved on to other jobs and has no reason to finish yours. 

Fellow hosts, curious how others in this community handle the moments when something goes wrong mid-stay.I self-manage a few properties while having a FT job in tech that takes 60+hrs a week.

Will changing jobs affect my chances of getting approved, even though I have a consistent two-year work history?

Persistence and relationship-building matter more  than job boards.