About Us

About Us: IBuySalem.com is owned and operated by me — Loni Barrett, a private real estate investor with 18 years of experience buying and selling real estate in the Salem area. I didn’t set out to be a real estate investor though. I bought a West Salem home in 2003. The home was beautiful but outdated with significant deferred maintenance issues. I found that I enjoyed home renovation and had an eye for design. Eventually, I bought another home and rather than selling, I rented out the West Salem house. Along the way I purchased another house… and then another!

I have worked with various contractors and built good working relationships. Likewise, I enjoy meeting with homeowners to discuss their needs. I try to provide helpful advice and sometimes I determine the homeowner has a better course of action to meet their needs, such as listing with an agent on MLS. Other times I will refer the homeowner to one of my investor associates who specialize in their type of property. Regardless, I always appreciate the opportunity to make an offer on Salem area homes.

PNW Portfolio, LLC

PNW Portfolio, LLC is my licensed real estate holding company dedicated to managing, investing in, and supporting real estate opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Within this company, I hold real estate assets and carry mortgages on homes I have sold, creating long-term stability while providing flexible financing options to buyers.

To ensure every transaction is conducted with integrity, we partner with trusted professionals including Salem real estate attorney Byron Farley, Ticor Title, and Santiam Escrow. These partnerships allow us to guarantee that each deal is handled with the highest level of legal compliance, security, and transparency for all parties involved. Our mission is to build a strong, diversified portfolio while fostering relationships that benefit both our clients and the communities where we invest.

Professional Affiliations

                 

I am a member in good standing with the Northwest Real Estate Investors Association and Salem Rental Housing Association. I regularly attend meetings and classes to maintain my professional knowledge. Additionally, these associations allow access to a wide variety of real estate professionals, private investors, mortgage brokers, attorneys, accountants, contractors and other related individuals involved in the industry. I am also connected with tens of thousands of real estate investors and related professionals through my online involvement as a member of Connected Investors and a pro member of Bigger Pockets. I take advantage of the networking, training and resources offered at these real estate investment sites.

My Pledge as a Real Estate Investor

I pledge to deal with everyone fairly and to conduct myself in a legal and ethical manner at all times. My approach is to meet with the homeowner to review their home and their needs. I treat people with respect and keep personal information strictly confidential. I will usually be able to make an offer to purchase the home. Sometimes I can suggest alternatives to help the homeowner decide their best option. Whatever the outcome, I will respect the homeowner’s needs as a top priority.