A lot of people choose to buy just over the border in Indiana (Hammond, Dyer, Munster, Gary, East Chicago).

All other fee's are collected in escrow and paid out when your transaction closes..

Affordability must be addressed before transaction volumes can normalize.Average 30-yr mortgage rates (Mortgage News Daily)MBS Highway Housing Survey for July 2024The MBS Highway National Housing Index dropped 9 points in July 2024 to 44, as buyer activity levels fell across the nation.

If theoretically transported across the Northern or Southern Oregon borders, the same property would likely be many multiples of current Oregon asking prices. 

Subject-to purchases are very enticing, but they are becoming more and more regulated as the federal government has stated that any realtors or closing companies who assist in a FHA, VA or USDA loan subject-to transaction may have their ability to transact these loans revoked for up to a year! 

Many lenders offer flexible financing terms up to 85% in some instances for investment property transactions. 

Update - Kris Thomas has now really crossed lines here.

Many agents have reduced transaction volume and need to supplement income and they decide that property management is the next step.

A good team for out of state investing consist of a local lender, Property Manager, contractor and a good agent to coordinate with everyone to secure your transaction.

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