Ready, Set, Reno: Preparing Yourself for a Fixer-Upper Journey
Virgo season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a blog allllll about the relentless pursuit of perfection? That’s right, we’re diving into the world of fixer-uppers! Today, we’re exploring a few sage pieces of advice from my fixer-upper aficionado friend, Perry Eising (@perrysetgo). From how to save a pretty penny […]
How I Used a HELOC Loan To Move Into a New House
Strategically utilizing my HELOC is what made me go from barely getting along to really getting ahead in life. That’s why I’m hella passionate about this type of home loan as a real estate investing tool. Our goal here is to provide a helpful guide to demystify HELOCS and make them less scary. We cover the basics of HELOCs as well as how I used mine to put a downpayment on my second home.
Self-employed? Here’s How to Buy a House
Ah, self-employment… The joy and opportunity of being your own boss and setting your own hours are endless. As a self-employed person myself, I wouldn’t change it for the world. However, there is one downside that often gets pushed under the rug: buying a house when you’re self-employed is freaking hard! A lot has changed […]
Revisiting Duplexes: Path to Passive Income for First Time Investors
If you’re looking for a way to create passive income and build wealth, look no further than investing in duplexes! Here’s everything you need to know.
4 Key Insights on the Current Oregon Real Estate Market — Buyers, This Is Your Time!
Have no fear! It’s not all doom and gloom on the real estate market front.
The Change in Loan Limits for 2021 is a BIG Deal for Buyers. Here’s Why.
New loan limits for 2021 have recently been announced, and I’ve got some great news for hopeful Portland home buyers! Right now (it’s December of 2020), conforming loans for the Portland area is at $510,400. (It is the same for much of the U.S., but not everywhere… it is determined by county). Starting January 1, […]
Your First House Isn’t Your Forever House
There’s a good reason why it’s called a “starter home”. It is because your first house isn’t your forever house. It allows you to learn and make mistakes, and realize that life changes. You change. Your city changes, your needs change. And that is probably why, statistically, people nowadays stay in these “starter homes” for […]
“I’m Thinking About Buying A House…”
When I hear someone even whisper “I’m Thinking About Buying A House…” I want to look them straight in the eyes and say, “Hold up.” If I could get my potential buyers to take one – and only one – piece of advice when it comes to buying their first home, it is literally to […]
We Need To Talk About Duplexes
DUPLEXES. Admittedly, I’m a little obsessed with them. I mean, you basically get two houses for the price of one and a half. But what I don’t think enough people even consider is throwing down on a duplex with your bestie/sibling/parent/co-worker/dog-that-inherited-millions-from-its-rich-dead-owner. There are financing options available for purchasing a duplex with a 3.5% downpayment. That’s […]
