Author: Shona Buys Houses

Renting An Apartment vs Renting A House in Portland

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So, you’re looking for a place to rent in Portland? As you’ve already seen… there are a lot of options in the Portland area for housing. All the way from apartments in Portland to rental houses in Portland… condos… mobile homes, and more. But if you’re struggling to decide if you want to rent an … Continued

Are Portland Rent-to-Own Homes a Scam?

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If you’ve spent time driving around Portland OREGON (OR) or browsing Craigslist or other sites, you may have seen advertisements that read, “Own a home for $500/month. No credit check!” While it seems too good to be true, local rent-to-own homes are a viable option that many Portland residents are taking advantage of. But… Are Portland Rent-to-Own Homes … Continued

How Do Rent To Own Homes Work In Portland?

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One of the first questions we get from potential tenant buyers of our local Portland OREGON (OR) rent to own homes / lease option homes is “how do rent to own homes work in Portland?” With a flooded real estate market, especially since the bubble burst of the mid-2000’s, rent-to-own homes have become a popular option … Continued

5 Ways To Identify an Honest Home Buyer In Portland

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Not every home or seller’s situation is a good fit for the traditional listing process, be it as an FSBO, for sale by the owner, or with a licensed professional real estate agent. Although unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation surrounding professional home buyers, these misconceptions have led to a general belief that … Continued

Tips On Renting A Home In Portland

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In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some tips on renting a home in Portland that you should consider when renting your next home in Portland. As property values plummeted over the latter part of the 2000’s, many people began to turn to renting. There are plenty of reasons to rent as opposed to purchasing a home, including … Continued

5 Key Differences Between Buying an Apartment Building and a Multi-Family Property in Portland

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When planning your financial future, your goal is to gain the highest return on your investments. Therefore, real estate investors must consider all market sectors as opportunities for diversification, keep a steady eye on the future, watch for new market trends and local city zoning changes or economic development plans, and adjust their exit strategy. … Continued

What Investors Should Know About Buying Multi-Family Properties in Portland

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Investment properties help create wealth and provide an income stream that allows investors to maintain their lifestyle, despite increases in living costs because rental rates tend to keep pace with inflation. While investors may typically envision single-family homes when considering investment properties, nearly half of commercial investments are multi-family properties. As a result of many … Continued