I know the areas but a friend of mine has brokered some small to medium apartments around town and he maybe a better source for you.

Okay the Thursday updateOne framer in to visit, due to time, he will be back next week to measure the followingMaster Bathroom width, length and Ceiling height where we would like the ceiling to go to (it currently terminates about 7 ft up. 

While Portland does have a "Nickel Ads" publication, I advise you to be very cautious in advertising a wholesale deal to the general public through this type of medium.

In the medium-to-long term, I am looking for active income, both short and long-term wealth.

My experience you have small to medium size companies and they just up and quit on you one day..

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The area must have at least 3 companies that are medium sized (employs 250).

Buyers know the difference between high, medium and low quality work, and expect the best here.

The reason is houses are not rentals is because medium price is 270k and rent for 1k  so its not a real hot bed for investors wanting SFR's as rental houses, it just is not...

@R.P - Typically if you go to medium to big size banks, they ask for 12 month ownership before able to refinance the loan.