Also, you may want to check out your local real estate club - it's a good way to network and find out who they key players are in your area.

One deal does not supercede a strong player in a long term plan. 

Several years ago we were looking for a new market to invest in.For us, the water street project was a contributing factor for us choosing to invest in Tampa Bay.If you invest where the big players are building you're more likely to do well.Starbucks sets up shop in areas that are growing. 

We not so much on slots, but even there its well know, just not easy for the player to determine. 

If you're a long-term player, you should look at the I35W corridor. 

All real estate is local so you need to attend local REIA meetings, any investor meetings you can find on MeetUp.com, local landlord association meetings.This is where you will learn who the players are in your area, how they find deals, how to estimate repairs, how to negotiate with sellers, which attorneys they use, which contractors, where they find deals.And finding buyers when you have a true deal is so easy.

Like a poker player who folds most hands, it's not unusual for an investor to look at many hundreds of houses for every one he buys.

Hey Dethorn, we’re based in Charlotte and work with a lot of the local flip and construction players.

For Loan Officers that like to work with investors, and not all do and not all are familiar with the basic calcs and how to properly do them, you will then have a strong player on your team that can deliver the kinds of refinances you will need on all your deals.Lastly, When considering a BRRRR you always want to have 2-3 exit options.

Technically, you're going to have no problem as long as your lender can operate in Oregon, although having someone familiar with the area, norms, and players won't hurt.