Additionally, we're interested in connecting with others in the Roseburg area who are also involved in real estate investing.

The same type of property usage needs to be maintained to qualify for the 1031 exchange.Also, be aware of the time limits involved in a 1031 exchange.

I would encourage you to read everything you can related to property management and get involved in your local groups and find a mentor there.I will be glad to share our lease agreement we use here in Oklahoma.

If there is no real estate agent involve we provide the 2% discount back to our customers or we are happy to pay the buyers broker such fee.

This document will memorialize the terms of your agreement, what your fee is, what your involvement will be, and dates for everything.

If not a brokerage a boutique niche developer/commercial builder would potentially also work to get you the exposure you'd like.This advise was given to me by a broker I spoke with when I first got into the industry and I wasn't really sure why he gave that advice, however, after somewhat following it, in a round about way, I can say it is by far the best way I can think of to get involved. 

If there is no real estate agent involve we provide the 2% discount back to our customers or we are happy to pay the buyers broker such fee.

I occasionally get someone that says, "I know this one guy..." but they can't provide actual details and it's probably just a rumor.Almost all legal disputes are over security deposits and very small amounts.Large suits involve injuries, which are only a risk if the landlord is negligent (e.g. fails to repair a broken step and the tenant falls).Even if the landlord is guilty, the suit will most likely be settled out of court and covered by insurance.Even if it goes to court, insurance will cover the costs.The odds of a landlord losing a lawsuit for more money than the average insurance policy will pay are about the same as winning the lottery or being struck by lightning twice.

looking back I got a decent deal but it took too long to close and I need to find a team for the long term to accumulate fourplexes or build them.I'm wondering if people involved are just washing their hands if my deal rather than grow from it.Emails from before closing were insane looking back on it. 

Less governmental involvement, restrictions, fees, red tape, etc. here in SW Florida.