Every passing year, this practice will get harder and harder, on average, across the country. - In the event that you do get a deal, that you do not violate the intent or letter of an increasing number of anti-wholesaling laws, and that you actually receive an assignment fee, you will walk away thinking that your role is over.

Focus on one strategy, practice analyzing deals, and take consistent small steps like attending events and building relationships.

Any agent who violates this is communicating to you that they are unethical.Best practices proves that interviewing agents BEFORE you go looking, to find the most competent one for your specific needs is the right way to do it. 

Relocation in June, possibly to the Coimbra region, but still very open.

Once you buy it, practice...

Specifically, I’d love to hear about best practices for managing shared spaces, screening tenants, and setting up house rules.Additionally, I plan to split the utilities among the tenants—any advice on how to handle this efficiently would be greatly appreciated!

@Cody Baum - Can you become an investor focused agent and get practice in real estate without it being your own money? 

BUT even then, the contract is valid, it just violated Portland regulations and the owner would owe the tenant the local Relocation Fee (penalty, which is steep). 

In the meantime, I would like to gain experience through employment with an existing real estate or property management company.Is there anyone out there that can provide me with some good advice/guidance as to the best and most practical route to achieve that goal?

Moving forward in my  commercial leases I will now include language making the placement of thermostats the landlords decision with additional language prohibiting the relocation.