Portland Duplex Renovation Almost Complete! N. Mississippi/N. Williams Corridor Duplex Ready to Rent!

September11

So, it started with me taking my own advice and purchasing some local Portland, Oregon real estate while prices were challenged.  I bought a duplex between trendy N. Mississippi and the new N. Williams Corridor with an investment partner and we dove into the exciting world of renovating property (you can go back through the “blogrolls” on the lower right side of this web site to see the updates starting the first week of August 2009).  It’s not my first experience and it was everything I expected and MORE!!  There were the set-backs; ugly vinyl tiles glued down over original hardwoods with hell’s version of “super-glue”, being “tagged” by neighborhood kids, everything taking a bit more time than planned….you know, the usual!  However, we are VERY, VERY close now.  One unit is actually ready to show so I planted a “For Rent” sign in the front yard and placed an ad on Craig’s List, as well as some other rental web sites (see:  http://www.postlets.com/rts/2680503 ).  I’m actually showing the first potential renter tomorrow!!  One unit has all the updates (only the doors are not re-hinged) including refinished hardwood floors, new paint, new lighting, new hardware, new lighting, new tile in the kitchen & entries, new vinyl in the baths and they look SO GOOD!  It’s hard work and time consuming but very rewarding.  I hope to find renters that appreciate the work and “real estate love” that went into the remodel!!! 

 

Here are some sights from an earlier summer N. Mississippi Street Fair:

and music and fun happening at the Lompoc/5th Quadrant and Pix Patisserie on N. Williams and N. Failing:

I love the energy of this area!  It’s been developing for awhile and it’s young and hip and full of life and hope! The location is so great, only moments from NE Broadway, N Mississippi and right on the bike lane to downtown (on the corner of NE Failing where the bike/pedestrian bridge crosses from N. Portland).  Also, easy access at the Fremont on-ramp for motoring commutes on I-5 or I-405!!  I love real estate!!  :-) .  It’s an investment you can touch, feel, get your hands dirty, drive by and enjoy!

About the Author | Janeese Jackson

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2 Responses to “Portland Duplex Renovation Almost Complete! N. Mississippi/N. Williams Corridor Duplex Ready to Rent!”

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