Brandy Anderson
Need a plumber in the Portland OR area
Help! We have a plumbing problem and we are getting some pretty big numbers from the companies we have reached out to. Can anyone let me know if this sounds legitimate or if we might be able to get some plumbing work...
Tim Lee
treated plywood foundation perimter & parging
I have a house that I'm working on that has an addition on a pier foundation. I'm trying to come up with a way to seal in the foundation perimeter, similar to manufactured housing skirting. I'm trying to find out if...
Jason Thomas
Reverse 1031 exchange
I have a rental i'm looking to do a 1031 exchange with for a new property yet tbd with eventual conversion to primary residence. I've read some on both a regular and reverse exchange and am looking for advice on what...
Amanda C.
Oil Stains in Driveway - normal wear and tear or deposit?
We had tenants renting for 4yrs, when we got to the property after they moved out we noticed a large oil-stain in the driveway as well as various other smaller oil stains in the driveway. This photo is before pressure...
Scott Trench
Bold Prediction: The Fed WILL Do a 25+ BPS Cut... But RE Borrowing Rates Will Rise
Ready for some nerdery?
I believe that the Federal Reserve is going to cut rates by 25-50 bps at it's September meeting (no emergency cut), but that 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates will rise to upper 6s low 7s aro...
John Thedford
Are Annual A/C Service Contracts Worth The Money?
I have an issue with an A/C unit we had installed last year. The compressor is already fried supposedly because the install tech didn't wire everything correctly. The service company that came out wants to set me up w...
Jessica Larkin
HUD PCR Report Plumbing System Damage
I'm checking out a HUD home and the Property Condition Report states there is "Plumbing System & Drain System damage." The property failed a Pressure Test, and the plumbing is considered damaged. The sewer/septic ...
Po Chan
REO sales price a faire price to use in appraisal comps
I recently got an appraisal done on a property that was completely rehabbed for a cash out refinance. In the appraisal report, one of the comp used is a house that was sold for $199,000 on 6/2/2020, three months befo...
Brady Alford
What do I do with this driveway
Hey guys - question for the group here.I have a house that I'm rehabbing to flip that has some driveway issues. Comps are in the 150k-170k range.The driveway wraps around to a garage around the back of the house, and...
Brandon Sturgill
Small Local Bank Lending Terms
Any thoughts on a small bank lending at 80% appraised value, 2 points over prime, closing in 4 weeks, $200 flat fee for processing (includes appraisal which is noirmally $350 here)...terms are based on 15yr loan....co...