He offered $150,000 then we had another neighbor reach out and offered $175,000.

Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: Nick and Nicole are offering great advice. 

They don't all offer the same servicers (default management, document services, tracking of taxes and insurance, escrows, etc.), but I am with you that communication and competency are key.

People love Vegas and it continues to bring new businesses (Hollywood 2.0) and sports teams, just look into different investment strategies. 

That said, my main question is, can you recommend a good mortgage brokerage company that offers all the training points you outlined in your post?

The indoor malls that simply offered shopping and a food court are the ones dying off.I've seen some malls be demolished and replaced with high-density single family developments. 

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

My advice would be to find a mentor (the right investor-focused agent can be great at this), continue analyzing deals, run them by your mentor, and then make offers when a deal meets your buy criteria.

What is advantageous is someone that is good at underwriting and unbiased (only analyzes the deal based on the underwriting without other emotions).Note i have a fair amount of experience and plan to place a competitive offer tomorrow that the underwriting dictates not placing a competitive offer.  

Keep in mind local zoning laws and market conditions in Portland versus Salem—Portland might offer higher rents but stricter regulations, while Salem could provide better cash flow opportunities.Your design approach has proven successful, so continue focusing on appealing upgrades like kitchens and bathrooms, but prioritize cost-effective and durable materials for rentals.