When it comes to buying real estate, multi-family properties can be a solid investment. The rents obtained from the other units can offset the mortgage payment and, in some cases, make the property cash flow positive. That means you’re bringing in more money from rent than it costs to own the property. Since one of the biggest benefits of the VA loan is the ability to buy a property with no money down, multi-family properties are a popular choice. But there are several restrictions when it … [Read more...]
War Veterans Travel to S. Korea for Winter Olympics
Jack Keep and Lew Ewing, both 81 years old, traveled to South Korea last week for the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies in Pyeongchang. This wasn't the first time these two Americans stepped foot on Korean since they fought in the Korean War, which spanned from 1951-1953, but it was a little more meaningful this time. The 2018 Winter Olympics kicked off Feb. 9 in the South Korean nation. The Korean War is known as "the forgotten war" because of how little media attention it received … [Read more...]
PGA HOPE is back to help veteran golf
Golf can be a therapeutic sport. There is something to be said about the healing nature of the social interactions we face on the green. That’s why the Northern California PGA Foundation announced it was bringing back its popular PGA HOPE, a program that introduces veterans to golf. In order to enhance the mental, social, physical and emotional well-being of veterans, PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) aims to help veteran assimilate back into their communities via golf. In … [Read more...]
