Anyone investing in Portland, OR? Need some help.

[Melissa Dorman]

Hey all, 

I'm from Los Angeles. My partner was accepted into Portland State University for a master's program. We are not sure if it's a viable place to move/invest given our limitations. 

I would have about $60,000 saved up from my current job for a down payment, but pretty sure I would need to put 20% down initially until I found a job there. I could use my current income in Los Angeles to get the loan until we moved.

Are there small multi-family or single families within 30 min of downtown that cost $280,000 or less?  What are some zip codes you suggest? Thanks!