RenoFi is a financial technology company that provides a lending platform leveraged by credit unions nationwide to offer RenoFi Loans to consumers. RenoFi works with lending partners to help make home renovation lending more accessible by offering loan products that leverage a home’s After Renovation Value (“RenoFi Loans”).  Their products include HELOC and fixed home equity loans intended for consumers looking for non-traditional loans to support their renovation, remodeling, and/or construction financing needs. To find out if you qualify visit this page today ..read more

Gain Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) expertise and become an ‘ADU Specialist’ Attention, real estate and building industry professionals in Southern Oregon – an incredible opportunity awaits you! We are thrilled to announce our exclusive 4-hour course, now available in partnership with the Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS® Derek Sherrell, aka “That ADU Guy.” SIGN UP This half-day workshop is tailor-made for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of ADU development in the Southern Oregon market. It is designed to empower you with the essential insights into planning and building re ..read more

Derek Sherrell “That ADU Guy” shares some of the best ways to maximize space while creating an ADU rental property so charming, your tenants won’t want to leave. Designing for small living spaces requires creativity and practicality. The challenge of crafting a functional and aesthetically pleasing living space within a limited square footage has led to the emergence of innovative design principles that you can leverage to make your Tiny Home or ADU feel remarkably spacious. Here are a few ways to employ them, tailored specifically for house-hackers, DIY builders, and real estate visionaries w ..read more

What is an ADU? An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), also known as a “granny flat,” “in-law suite,” or “secondary suite,” is a self-contained living space that is either attached to or located on the same property as a primary residential unit. ADUs are smaller, secondary living units that typically have their own entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping areas. They can take various forms, such as a converted garage, a separate structure in the backyard, or an addition to an existing house. ADUs are often used to provide additional living space for family members, guests, or as a rental property ..read more

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August 3, 2022 A key to designing small spaces is finding ways to make the home feel more spacious than it actually is. Here are a few techniques Derek recommends that can help you save money and create a living space that tenants will absolutely love and want to call home for a long time. For the footprint, Derek suggests a simple rectangle, combined with a vaulted ceiling so you get the most volume from the square footage that is, in many jurisdictions, limited to 800 sq. ft. Another trick? Put windows on every wall so when you walk in, you experience that bright, sunny feeling. Windows an ..read more

July 27, 2022 by Jenna Hall, Redfin 1. Always do your due diligence on potential tenants The one thing we recommend to our customers is for them to do their due diligence on their future tenants. Let’s be honest; everyone can be on their best behavior for a 10-minute interview; however, documents never lie. We recommend asking your future tenants as part of the screening process for their three most recent pay stubs, a copy of the credit report, three references from previous landlords, and the current employer’s phone number to ensure they’re still working. Also, slowly saving the p ..read more

In This Episode: The exact criteria homeowners should look for in potential ADU-friendly properties  Attached vs. detached ADUs and the benefits (and cash flow difference) of both The four main challenges when building, financing, or strategizing an ADU What to look for in existing ADU structures, whether it’s a garage, back house, or basement How to become an ADU expert quickly (and for free) with simple city zoning information And So Much More! Transcript David: This is the BiggerPockets Podcast Show 581. Derek: You can sit ther ..read more