Find out who is the "person to know" operating in the property manger's business framework, and tell them you're a local agent who works with investors and are trying to source a good local property manager.Chat them up about the rental market, the real estate, themselves, etc.

The Federal statute allows this to fall under Federal District Court jurisdiction, so punitive damages are set by the same framework.

But I have a suggested framework for a place to start: Be.

Option #2 of looking to move to PDX and invest in a property there in the next year is more nebulous at this point due to lacking a financial framework, but it's definitive that we'll have more time and energy to work on renovating whatever property we purchase before a baby is in the picture.

Geoff outlined the framework that will allow you to calculate your NOI.  

Here a quick framework to help structure your thinking process hereCustomers: From a business buyer's perspective, I'd look at things from a PM's customer base and the strength of that base. 

You can also attempt to network with seller-financing folks by looking for them on Craigslist, at the REIAs, or just googling for their websites.This is all unchartered territory and the legal framework is still evolving, and you are likely to get tons of different answers.

Sure Jay,  I can flesh out the general framework a little more.  

I am particularly passionate about Python development, and a Python based web framework called Django.Macro economics geek, and with that investing in other asset classes for about four years, as I build up real estate confidence, capital, and education.

I have several checking and savings accounts because I plan to operate from using the profit first framework.