Donate the Property: Donating the property to a qualified charitable organization can provide you with a charitable deduction equal to the property’s fair market value and eliminate capital gains taxes.Implementing these strategies requires careful planning and consideration of your specific financial situation.

This is what I see younger high W2 earners in the Bay Area doing.For #2 buying land- is that only specific to Texas?

There, you'll find detailed information on investing, both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that unless otherwise noted, the charts only include properties that match the following profile.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garages, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below, from the MLS, includes all property types and price ranges.

It really depends on what they specifically need.

Feel free to PM me and I'll get you specific referrals. 

My offer did include an inspection contingency which I would not be willing to remove, but they didnt seem to have an issue with that specifically. 

I believe that if you are well versed on a specific market, or have someone who is knowledgeable in that market, you can do a successful BRRRR in another market as the local will likely have everything you need to get set up! 

Any specific workshops, courses/masterminds, or maybe finding someone that's willing to let me shadow them? 

the market is unforgiving right now, and if you buy a random property by looking on Zillow and turn it over to people you don't know to manage, you'll lose money.with respect to your specific question, if the property is safe, clean, and priced correctly, it will rent. but that doesn't mean you'll make money on it. 

Finance your first duplex or triplex through FHA Loan, Conventional Loan, Owner-Occupied Financing, and Portland-specific programs.