by PJ Burns | Jul 19, 2026 | Investing, Landlord, Phase 4: Managing the Rental
Most self-management problems aren’t caused by bad tenants. They’re caused by landlords who handed over the keys before the house, and the systems behind it, were ready. If you’re planning to manage your own rental in Virginia, especially with a move...
by PJ Burns | Jul 12, 2026 | Investing, Landlord, Phase 4: Managing the Rental
You’ve decided to rent out your home. Maybe PCS orders arrived, maybe you’re keeping the old place as an investment. Either way, the next decision shapes the whole experience: who actually runs this rental? Most people frame it as a two-way choice, manage...
by PJ Burns | Jul 5, 2026 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Assumption, VA Loan
The assumed rate on a VA loan is the number that makes assumptions compelling. When a seller holds a loan at 3% and today’s market sits above 6%, that gap in rates represents real monthly savings. But when you need additional financing to cover the...
by PJ Burns | Jun 28, 2026 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Assumption, VA Loan
Assuming a seller’s VA loan at a rate of 2.5% or 3% can save hundreds of dollars a month compared to today’s market. But there is a cost that catches buyers off guard: the gap between the seller’s remaining loan balance and the actual purchase price....
by PJ Burns | Jun 21, 2026 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Loan
Buying a fixer-upper sounds appealing until you discover that most mortgage programs lend based on what a home is worth today, not what it will be worth after improvements. For VA-eligible buyers and homeowners, there is a financing path that addresses this problem....
