How I Used a HELOC Loan To Move Into a New House

Financial Insecurity

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. 

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, […]

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 […]