Looking for resources in the Portland area

[Ginger Vaadi]

Hi I'm Ginger. New to all of this and I am looking in to buying a duplex in the Portland area as my first rental property. Any insight as to steps and/or some local accuntability buddies would be great. I am currently working with a real estate agent that sends me MLS. My goal is to buy my first rental property by January. Is there something else I should be doing right now to help my chances of success? I am currently watching lots of videos and attending webinars when I can. Thank you in advance.