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The 5 Step Process For Buying, Developing, and Profiting From Vacant Land In Portland

April 16, 2020

Research The first step in the process of buying, developing and profiting from vacant land in Portland is to research! There are a handful of ways to find vacant land to buy. First of all, you can call us at (503) 622-8227 and we can help you find what you are looking for in Portland. … Continued

How To Quickly Pay Off Your Student Loans If You Are A Homeowner In Portland

April 9, 2020

By John Podpora

There are a lot of people who have student loan balances hanging over their heads. Are you one of these people? Here are some ways to quickly pay off your student loans if you are a homeowner in Portland. Stick to the Plan If you can afford the original repayment plan, do it! Most student … Continued

Building On Your Vacant Land in Portland? Here Are The Costs You Need To Know About

April 9, 2020

By John Podpora

Vacant land on its own isn’t going to make you a whole lot of money; however, it has a lot of potential. Building on your vacant land in Portland? Here are the costs you need to know about. Development Fees In order to build on the vacant land, you first need to make a plan … Continued

How to Know if Renting or Owning a Home is Right For You in Portland

April 9, 2020

By John Podpora

So, you’re looking at moving and you’re not sure if renting or owning a local Portland OR home is right for you? You’re not sure if one is a better financial decision than the other? You’re not sure if you’ll be able to find the type of house or apartment you’d like to live in? … Continued

6 Creative Ways To Make Money From Your Vacant Land in Portland

April 9, 2020

By John Podpora

Do you own vacant land and want it to be a moneymaker? Here are 6 Creative Ways To Make Money From Your Vacant Land in Portland! Storage Believe it or not, most owners of RV’s and boats do not have enough space on their property to keep their weekend toys at home, and a lot … Continued

How To Quickly Boost Your Retirement Fund If You Are A Homeowner In Portland

April 2, 2020

By John Podpora

A retirement fund is an important thing to have. When you are old enough to retire, you want to make sure you have enough money to live comfortably without having to work much at all. Hopefully, you will be able to save up enough during your working years to do this, but it’s never too … Continued

6 Hidden Expenses of Owning Vacant Land In Portland

April 2, 2020

By John Podpora

Vacant land can be a truly rewarding investment. Vacant land can also have hidden expenses; they might show up right away, maybe in the long run. There are annual taxes and potentially property owner’s association fees to consider, not as many tax benefits, cash flow and property maintenance issues, and market conditions to consider. Call … Continued

Tips On Renting A Home In Portland

April 2, 2020

By John Podpora

In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some tips on renting a home in Portland that you should consider when renting your next home in Portland. As property values plummeted over the latter part of the 2000’s, many people began to turn to renting. There are plenty of reasons to rent as opposed to purchasing a home, including … Continued

5 Reasons You Should Be Adding Vacant Land in Portland To Your Portfolio

April 2, 2020

By John Podpora

Vacant land is an often overlooked investment opportunity. Vacant landowners in Portland are usually easier to negotiate with because the owner usually doesn’t have any emotional ties to the property, and in some cases, it was given to them in probate and they really aren’t interested or financially able to invest in vacant land. Little … Continued

5 Ways To Avoid Foreclosure In Portland

March 3, 2020

By John Podpora

If foreclosure is looming over you like a black cloud on a sunny day, don’t ignore the rain. Open the letters your lender is sending you and see where you are at in the process. Make sure you find your mortgage documents and read them thoroughly to know what to expect when you don’t make … Continued