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How to Find Multi-Family Properties for Sale in Portland

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Diversifying your portfolio builds security against economic downturns in any one market sector. In addition, because of the nature of multi-family properties, having shared construction, costs per unit are lower overall, as are maintenance costs in general which makes this an attractive way to diversify your portfolio. Finally, rental investments such as multi-family help build … Continued

Short Sale vs Foreclosure – What’s the Difference in Portland?

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Whether you’re a buyer or a borrower/seller, a short sale, and foreclosure each present different advantages and difficulties. What Is A Foreclosure In Portland, OREGON (OR)? In simple terms… “A foreclosed home is one in which the owner is unable to make his mortgage loan payments and the bank repossessed the home” (source).  If you … Continued

What Investors Should Know About Mixed-Use Properties in Portland

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A mixed-use property contains three or more land uses, such as residential, retail, and parking within a carefully designed walkable community in the same or adjoining structures. Mixed-use falls under the commercial property category. You will frequently see an example of mixed-use real estate in commercial buildings located on busier thoroughfares with both offices and … Continued

How to Rezone a Property in Portland

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There are many reasons to seek rezoning; as a real estate investor, you are likely to encounter the need for rezoning, typically when developing land for specific purposes, be it housing developments or commercial enterprises, industrial, agricultural, or a mixed-use.  Zoning is often outdated, and commissioners are perfectly willing to update zoning. Be prepared for … Continued

5 Ways to Grow Your Portland Real Estate Portfolio in 2022

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Passive income through real estate investments allows owners to build wealth and thoroughly enjoy living life on their terms during the golden years of retirement. Typically, the single-family home rental scenario comes to mind when you imagine a real estate investor’s portfolio holdings. However, real estate has much more to offer. There is an astounding … Continued

5 Benefits of Downsizing Your House in Portland

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In real estate today, less is more! There is a trend towards smaller homes for many reasons; families have fewer children on one end of the spectrum, the well-known 2.5 children under the age of 18 per household have dropped, now coming in at an average of 1.93. Often, homeowners find rooms that once were … Continued

How to Sell a House With Liens in Portland

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Should the process of a title search reveal existing liens, it can certainly clog up the gears on the sale of your home. A lien is a legal notice of an unpaid debt. For example, suppose you feel the claim details are incorrect or that the creditor filed the lien on your property in error. … Continued