I am looking to progress my real estate investing career in a responsible and timely way, and it has been hard to save money for my next property while paying this much for my current property.

That's some serious monthly savings.  

I applaud you and your wife for thinking about this so early and your apparently great ability to save money for this next step! 

Hey Jerryll,Apologies as well, to clarify my post, the property is currently still with the owner (off-market) and I reference the information on the MLS since it is the information that's currently available to the public, so just providing a frame of reference to support the info in my post.

And you're right about avoiding weekly travel—sound systems can save you time and stress!

A buddy of mine here in San Diego once helped a first-time investor navigate an 8-unit purchase in Eugene, and over coffee in Old Town, he told me how the local property manager there saved them from a zoning hiccup that could’ve turned ugly.

Thanks for the info!!

Thanks for the info!

They tell you you’re still priced too high, lower the rent and get it rented, saving you vacancy, paying for themselves. 

Can I get your contact info?