All Forum Posts by: Gabby Bevillard

Any recommendations on a real estate lawyer in the Portland/Beaverton, Oregon area that can take a look at my lease agreement to verify that I'm up to date on all clauses to protect myself? This will be my first rental home. Thank you for any insight! 

Thank you Cory, Steve and AJ! Really helpful information and things I will for sure note down. Appreciate the insight! 

Hi BP - I am new to the real estate game here in Portland, Oregon area. 1) I am looking to purchase my first home in the next 6-9 months and was wondering if anyone has recommendations on how much $$$ to have in savings after purchasing the home (inclusive of down payment, closing cost, etc)? I2)  am also looking to rent out a bedroom or two in my future home... Any suggestions on how to estimate rent cost for those rental bedrooms and how to go about creating a lease agreement with the person who is renting? Are there good template lease agreements to use? & 3) What % of my monthly net income should my monthly mortgage payment NOT exceed? In the unlikely event I am not renting a room or two in my home, I want to make sure I am not spending too much on my mortgage. 

Really appreciate any insight from someone who has been in the game! 

Thanks! 

Gabby