Should I get a local lender in Oregon or can I use a national lender? 

I hope those 2 tenants are not of a certain race/religion/national origin/age etc while you have other tenants that are not.

One of our policies is to reward a resident at their lease anniversary with a gift card to a very large national retail store in our market.

I think it's obvious to everything that in most markets nationally.... with regard to residential we are passed the peak (late last year) and it is still a sellers market.  

LOL... roll of the dice I guess but when you take a city that has over 50% of all their residence are rentals. its only a matter of time that virtually all areas fall down like this.. and only the Owner occ areas if they can indeed stay owner occ remain viable long term.. its an issue nation wide.. as we turn into a country of haves and have nots.. the MAN owns the homes and rents to the people. the people have no respect for the man.. its a scenario you Kiwi's probably don't understand until its too late

BP nation, I have advice for newbies like me.  

SO I've decided that every week, I will share my real estate "hack" with BP Nation.

Hey there BP Nation,I'm looking for a full service (including packing) professional moving company in Dallas Fort Worth.

National Brands will charge you to join the company.  

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