All Forum Posts by: Ted Harris

Kevin - that is curious ... is that because you don't plan on living there very long?

Steve - absolutely agree ...

Welcome Jared to the #1 real estate website around!!

Welcome to BP Nation Duane ... sounds like you have a wide range of experiences to draw from!

Nice! Great work ... thanks for sharing!

That's what this CNNMoney article attempts to help you figure you .... in fact, Trulia is launching a rent vs buy index for 50 major cities. Always a lot of variables to consider so maybe an index could help some including investors.

http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/03/real_estate/rent_vs_buy/index.htm

Oregon isn't online yet but probably sooner than later .... thanks for sharing your experience Rich!

I know showings based upon recorded RMLS lock box activity in Portland, OR for the first half of May was way down compared to April ....

Welcome to BP Nation David, sounds like you have the work ethic to achieve the real estate goals you've set forth!!

I agree Rich especially with #1 & #5 ... as a result, they don't operate in the best interests of their constituents and are always thinking short-term so they can get re-elected.

I'd avoid condos ... lower appreciation and HOA's never allow you to pay it off (and the ever popular special assessments).... 3/2 SFR's easiest to rent and most desirable come time to sell ....