I have two properties in the Portland, Oregon area that are both financed with conventional loans. I'd like to keep them and buy another 2-4 unit multi-family with an FHA loan. It was my understanding that I could do ...

I am doing a basement apartment and have settled on this porcelain wood look tile.  I am choosing it for the durability and for the fact that I got a great labor rate on the job.the apartment is pretty small with the ...

I'm currently rehabbing a house and the basement is completely 80's style - red carpet, wood paneling for walls... you know the type.What's the best method to deal with the wood paneling.  Is it to tear down and drywa...

Hi Everyone I’m a newbie looking to get started on my first flip/house hack. Does anyone know as a first time buyer if I’d be eligible for a 203kFHA loan for the flip and a regular FHA for the home i plan to live in/ ...

I have a 40 yeaar old house with copper pipes, and a crawl space, in the last six months Ive had 2 leaks spring up in long runs of the copper.  I've asked the local home depot plumber about it and he says its due to e...

I've been a big fan of Mint.com for years. It allows me to track everything I have, categorize, export, and graph. I can set budgets and goals. It has a smooth browser and smartphone experience. It syncs real-estate w...

So I have gathered from a previous post to go and seek out investors at REIA meetings to find a mentor. But what incentive do investors have to become a mentor for someone? I am asking because I would like to be in...

After years of doing this, I still get the odd surprise. All of us who do DIY rentals understand that one of our biggest saving points compared to the hands-off investor is the kitchen drain. To hit the high points:1....