I'm new to BP and am looking for my first sfh rental and am coming to the harsh realization that Cali just won't work so I'm going to start looking out of state.

I don't mean to sound harsh (I know it does) especially since it's your friend but I only say it that way because just because a friend is interested does not mean they are serious and it's actually best to put them to this test ahead of time as opposed to trying to get him in on a deal and them running into disappointments later, and potentially affecting your friendship.  

I am curious for people who wholesale in markets that have harsh winters do you market more or less in winter? 

It seems a little harsh to fine you so quickly, you've only owned there for 3 months.

We're both having a great time learning about the seemingly endless possibilities in real estate.I'm starting to see the harsh reality of the current state of the Portland area real estate market.  

I could definitely see the emotional attachment after all the work you did yourself, the market can be be harsh when it comes to that.No pointers but good luck on your next flip and continue to learn every day on the project.

I was thinking the same thing as Jay ... this is going to sound harsh, but is intended to be constructive criticism to help you: Even if you COULD offer investors 10% (which I agree with Jay, you can't on these, but say you could), why would they want to invest with you?

Make sure your tenants don't use harsh chemicals  to clean the tub or any of the liquid drain cleaners!

In Illinois, we get harsh and very cold winters (as well as many other states, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, etc, etc). 

And if you wanted 1.07 mm for a home and wanted to still save 10,000, you have got a expected result.Sounds harsh- its the truth.So for my advice- you already screwed up on the choice of agent- if you have incurred costs for staging etc. try to work with her to see how to get more traffic to the home.