05/30/2026
First-Time Buyer 101, Step 2: Know what income you can actually use.
You make $80K. Easy, right? Not always.
Lenders look at qualifying income, which can be different from gross income.
W-2 base salary? Easy.
Bonuses, commissions, overtime? Need a 2-year average.
New job? Different rules.
Self-employed? Whole different ballgame.
The income you THINK you have and the income you can QUALIFY with might not match. Knowing this upfront saves heartbreak later.
DM me READY for a real income breakdown.