First home/ house hack in Portland OR or Vancouver WA?

[Richard Mai]

Hey all, 

I'm from Los Angeles. My partner was accepted into Portland State University for a master's program. Myself and the girlfriends father will both be putting down $70,000 (20%) as a down deposit on a budget for a 350k home.

We preferably would like to live in portland or up to 30 min commute time. Can you give us recommendations around the area or a zip code? We plan to house hack and get a 4 bedroom home to rent out the two bedroom to help out on mortgage.

Any recommendations to buying in portland or Vancouver, wa?

Thank you so much!