Its much easier with the flexibility online.

I'm betting Beaverton/Hillsboro you might have some flexibility with all the tech companies? 

This not only allows you to live for free or close to nothing but you will gain experience in being a landlord, you'll build equity from your tenants paying off  your mortgage, and great tax write-off.In your case, you can be flexible.

Just keep the overall goal in mind and be flexible as to how to achieve it over time.Step 3.

I'm already planning my next steps after this property closes.I decided to invest in real estate not only because I want the financial freedom and flexibility out of 9-5, but I want to give back to my parents who have blessed me with so many amazing opportunities growing up.

Be flexible on alternate negotiations.

The HELOC is treated like any other mortgage but if you have supplemental income that is supporting the property, your DTI should be fine so long as you are not over-leveraging beyond the point at which banks will lend to you.Also, I am a big fan of local banks because they are more personable and flexible. 

Additionally, he has a little more flexibility with some portfolio lending.  

FYI -- my plan is flexible but the goal is to rent on airbnb for a year or two then sell if value goes up.Flooring type -- LVP or Tile?

Last week, the new bill was passed by city council to address housing affordability.Here's a summary of the changes to existing ADU laws in Seattle. https://www.seattle.gov/council/adu-eis- Allowing two ADUs on one lot » Removing the off-street parking requirement » Allowing DADUs on lots of at least 3,200 square feet » Removing the owner-occupancy requirement » Requiring one year of continuous ownership to establish a second ADU » Allowing DADUs of up to 1,000 square feet, the same size currently allowed for AADUs » Increasing DADU height limits by 1-2 feet, with flexibility for green building strategies » Providing flexibliity for one-story DADUs accessible to people with disabilities or limited mobility, with limitations on tree removal » Establishing a new floor area ratio (FAR) standard that limits the maximum size of new single-family homes (2500sqft) and encourages ADUsIn the past, opportunity zones deals were not very lucrative because of the $$ requirement to double the improvement value ($200k-400k+?).