Renting Out a New Home in Cobb County: FHA, VA, Conventional Rules
Thinking about renting out the home you just bought in Cobb County? FHA requires a full year of occupancy before you convert. VA uses a reasonable time standard instead of one fixed number. Conventional loans bury the same rule inside the Security Deed you signed at closing, with two exceptions FHA does not spell out the same way.
Cobb County Homestead Exemption: 2026 Homeowner Guide
Most Cobb County homeowners know the homestead exemption exists, but few realize it comes in two layers — one flat deduction and one that freezes part of your assessed value for years. Here's what each piece actually saves you, and why Cobb turned down Georgia's new statewide version to keep its own.