I like to see how different people dress, notice their attitudes, and see the way the children behave.

The mantel is also a rough wood that I suppose I could paint but once that is done, it's done and if it doesn't turn out good then....Some ideas after looking at what others did were to have stone put over the brick to give it a lighter color and more updated look.

You need a place to live no matter what, and I can't imagine rents are very cheap in Portland, so you're usually better off at least having the benefits of a little tax writeoff and mortgage paydown while you own, plus being able to paint the walls the colors you want, etc.I'd hang tight if I were you, see if your market goes up a bit more over the next few years (which I personally believe many will, just my professional opinion,) and try to refi and dump your mortgage insurance (assuming you have it) as soon as possible.In the meantime, hang onto your $50,000, keep growing it, and wait for the right deal.

I know this because I happen to be born and raised in in some of the hottest areas in the city right now.Since I'm black and from these areas, I personally  have no problem renting to low income people,  or people of color.

There should be various color codes for different types of zoning or possibly a number system for residential, industrial, retail, multifamily, etc.

Since the roof line is kind of funky maybe you can get away with using multiple paint colors on the siding.

Thanks for your help.How was your fall color this year?

They help with daily needs...cooking, cleaning, dressing, bathing, etc., and do not, per se, offer medical services except for when the appropriate licensed folks come to the home.

I have built the majority of my small portfolio by house hacking for the last five years, and one result of that is that I am now spooked by anything other than the low interest, 30-year fixed rate terms I've grown ac...

Not all of the floor was affected, but because the flooring is espresso colored, I'm not at all sure I can order a batch for replacement that will match the boards that are unaffected.