everything being equal I think its cheaper on tax's and the rental control that city of Portland put in. to look in the neighboring areas and outside Multnomah county..  

Yet some no nothing, never had a real job , right into politics after college, Boston assemblyman will still find a way to craft a piece of legislation that will enforce his idea of control upon the free market in not just his backyard, but everywhere he can enact it.

I'm a veteran out of the Marine Corps now working with a pest control company.

So if you are looking for an drywall guy you might ask the guy who does trim work and doors.In my limited experience most GC's will ask for 50% up front. 

Either your friend is hiking your rate to cover his compensation, or he put you on a lender paid mortgage insurance program to limit your monthly payment, but at the expense of up front closing costs.

The only permit you have to pull now is a $75 building permit, unless you're unlucky enough to live in the city limits, ew!

Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Per LocationGeneral Aggregate Limit  $2,000,000 Per LocationPersonal & Advertising Injury  $1,000,000 Per OccurrenceMedical Expense Limit  $5,000 Any One PersonDo you think $380 is alot for extra umbrella in these 2 states?

Politicians are imposing $4500 relo fees and [soon] rent control on landlords. 

I talked a roommate into co-signing with me so I could get a house with my limited credit. 

If you're investing out of state, you have a lot of options to choose from since you're not limited by geography.