Posts Tagged Remodeling a home or investment

Remodeling is a Process, More on the Duplex Renovation!

July28
Japanese artists "Ginnisuzu" sing "Progress" Remodeling tests the strength of your resolve.  I feel like it's very much a step-by-step process combining a flexible plan, lot of resiliency and a bit of faith in your vision.  You are watching the rose unf… Read More

And the Work and the Beat Goes On…Renovating My Investment Property in Portland!

July12
  Sonny and Cher sing "The Beat Goes On" And, so the work continues on my new duplex/investment property in the North Mississippi neighborhood of NoPo (North Portland). You may recall the angst involved in getting a mortgage (complicated by the fact t… Read More

Let the Work Begin…Again! Renovations Begin on the New Duplex! “OOPS” Paint?

July4
early David Bowie with "Changes".....ch, ch, changes! [caption id="attachment_1159" align="alignleft" width="150" caption=""OOPS" Paint Gets Removed at the duplex renovation!"][/caption]  And, so the work begins on the new duplex/investment … Read More

Inspections, Oil Tank Sweeps and Sewer Scopes….OH MY!!! Buying Property in Portland Oregon!

May20
  "Lions and Tigers and Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan. I'm not scared by lions and tigers and bears, either...oh my!  That could be because I don't encounter them on a daily basis.  But, the entire process of buying real estate is certainly convoluted these days and I do encounter that daily.  I've always contended that working with less than professional Realtors, inspections and possession could be the "stickiest points" in any real estate transaction.  However, real estate deals are like "walking through quicksand" from beginning to end right now.  I have been diligently looki… Read More