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if the property is in Oregon they need state MLS and NMLS registration for ANY loan on a 1 to 4 unit regardless of purpose.thanks appreciate your feedback- we're only pocking $40k after paying off another heloc and debt. need to finish a big electrical job on the house, etc. so can't save up, but still have over $100K equity.

I work for General Dynamics Electric Boat which has decades long contracts with the US government and the turnover rate is relatively high in the company so my thoughts are if I could choose a place that is within commute distance there and within the price range of the average employee that maybe that could be a great idea but I want to know if people think that is too much of an assumption and risk to make?

A 24x24 shell with no heat or insulation and 15 amp power can rent for $600 a month.

Hi BP,Just wanted to get thoughts on different heating options.I need to install a new heating system in one of my apartment units (approx 580 sqft) but wanted to get thoughts on whether an Electric Wall Heater was a good option?

Purchase price: $55,000 Cash invested: $65,000 Sale price: $140,000 First complete renovation all but reframing--new electrical, HVAC, plumbing, complete bathroom and kitchen demo and remodel.

You have to have the staying power to ensure you’re still “in the game” after a bad run.  

Electric $900/mo. 

If you can find people that are that stupid, to be a co-signor on anything, more power to you.

With $175k, their buying power is now only $875,000 with 20% down.($175,000 / 20% = $875,000)Of course, the buyer can put less than 20% down and pay private mortgage insurance, but let’s say they really want to put 20% down.As a seller, you have now reduced the pool of buyers who can pay $1M for your home since the buyer needs to save more money to reach a $1M purchase price.So, would you rather make $875k and “save” money on commission, or make $975k and just pay their agent?