Stay away from the west side of University, nothing but trouble high maintenance people/property.

I would look into the area around Chapman University for a 2-4 unit property, given all the growth and revitalization around the university. 

I grew up in both Texas and Oklahoma before attending Oklahoma University for my undergrad.

We barely get buy without incurring any long term debt and sending our daughter to the University of Arkansas. 

There are a number of good universities that aren't going anywhere and attract a large number of potential renters to the city every year: Washington University in St.

Our current focus is on finding a multi family property in the Fishtown/Kensington/Port Richmond, University City, Germantown/Mount Airy, and Clifton Heights/Drexel Hill/Upper Darby using the analysis methods taught by Bigger Pockets, and using it as a gateway into more properties in the future.

I know there is no universal way of structuring flips, but how do you normally pay out your investors for a flip?

Much of the area is technically unincorporated and services can be difficult as they are not supported universally.

Prices are low and the University seems to be growing (and supported by the state) which makes it seem a little safer.

My suggestion is the Gateway / Parkrose neighborhoods, Gladstone, Oregon City, Troutdale, University District (north Portland) neighborhood, North Portland, north of Fessenden by St.