Oregon's Middle Housing Law: Can You Add a Unit in Salem?
Oregon's middle housing law allows Salem properties zoned for single-family homes to add duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes without a rezone. But zoning approval is just the first step. Your lot still needs city permits for setbacks, sewer capacity, parking, and fire access.
Pre-Approved vs. Pre-Qualified: What Salem Buyers Need Before Touring
Pre-qualification is self-reported and unverified, while pre-approval is based on a lender's verified review of your income, assets, and credit.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Small Apartment Building in Salem-Keizer?
Whether now is the right time to buy depends on one thing: whether a specific property produces cash flow you can live with at today's actual rates and rents.
Screening Your First Tenant: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Landlords
Screening your first tenant sets the tone for your entire landlord experience. This guide walks you through the legal requirements, the step-by-step process, and how to spot real red flags versus normal financial messiness so you can choose a tenant with confidence.
How to Buy Your First Duplex in Salem or Keizer, Step by Step
Buying your first duplex in Salem or Keizer requires more than treating it like a bigger house. Learn the six essential steps every duplex buyer must follow: choosing the right area, getting pre-approved correctly, running investment numbers, inspecting two-unit properties, navigating tenant and.
What to Do When Your Salem-Keizer Inspection Finds Something Big
A long inspection report doesn't mean your Salem-Keizer home is falling apart. Learn how to sort findings by what actually matters, get real specialist costs, and decide whether to request repairs, ask for credits, or walk away within your contingency period.
