Recommendations for a Real Estate Agent and Lender in Salem, OR

[Benjamin Rosemont]

My wife and I are looking to house hack and we have found a property we think could meet our needs (we have yet to see it, though). We need to find a real estate agent and a lender. When we requested to view the property, an agent reached out to us and also recommended a lender. Both the agent and lender have excellent reviews. What should we be looking for in an agent and lender when it comes to house hacking? 

Thank you!

[Kyle Mast]

Benjamin, I would recommend Marie Hoskins as an agent.  She is based out of Portland but has several rentals of her own in Salem and has helped us purchase a couple.  She knows the investing landscape in Salem, OR very well.  She also knows of a couple of duplexes that we own and will be listing in March if you are interested in her showing them to you.  Just let her know that Kyle Mast sent you.  https://www.zillow.com/profile/Marie-Hoskins/

For a lender, I would highly recommend Harris Piccoult.  He has also helped us to purchase several properties and his communication and knowledge are the best I have found in a lender.  https://www.summit-mortgage.com/loan-officer/harris-picoult/

Kyle Mast

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