Think of it as a football game, you need to play offense and defense.

I mean with me being newer into the market and industry, I wanted to get my feet on the ground with local deals and local experience with a surrounding area and market I’m familiar with.

Borrowing this kind of money to fund aggressive spend on growth in a high gross margin industry is once thing; covering Op-ex shortfalls is indicative of near term distress. 

Being more affordable than the southeast, allows us to get in with a better basis and potential for growth as more people seek out affordable places to live with strong lifestyle amenities, and convenient travel available: major industries, all major sports, Delta Hub airport."

From oceanfront vacation rentals to multi family complexes to RV Parks, boutique hotels or storage and industrial facilities, Oregon real estate investment opportunities come in spades.

There is a whole industry around going after bad operators.  

@V.G Jason 40% of the agents in the whole industry is active, only 20% of the agents closed deals in the last 3 months. 0.005% is an accurate figure for builder agents

Hi Matthew, start with any free resources we have like social media etc. follow industry leaders and maybe you might interested in my book happy rich and healthy book not just for real estate but also start building wealth without sacrificing your health.

I would be very careful about that in Oakland.One indication, just to give you something to ponder:When I worked in Oakland in 202 they had the Warriors (basketball), A's (baseball), and Raiders (NFL football).

For me, personally, it's areas that are landlord basic to friendly, strong industry growth or potential growth, and personally I trade/buy/invest in houses that I see inventory pick up but the fundamentals stick meaning it's a great area.