Portland has a thriving real estate community with a variety of clubs, making it an excellent location to learn and meet possible partners.

You might be surprised to see some tasks are taking a lot more time than you think they should and maybe you are diving a little too deep into those items or need some automation.I self-manage 13 SFRs with a set of linked Excel spreadsheets.

Excellent!

I would also suggest reviewing credentials...50% of the PM firms in the city are not licensed brokers or agents affiliated with brokers....and most of the agents that claim to manage are focused on residential sales...not a great fit.

Excellent solutions!

Soooo, now, after asking them to send me what they've got as far as current inventory, I happened to mention to them that my closing attorney is holding earnest monies to be labeled and guided as I see fit.

@Kent Foltz I think you've got to put the time in to research the different states and find the ones that will be the right fit for you.I started with non judicial states only then moved to judicial as well.

If you have ample time and want to be hands-on, I’d recommend choosing a market that interests you and building a team—including an agent, contractors, and a management company—to support you throughout the process.However, if you’re busy and don’t have the time to manage all these aspects, turnkey options might be a better fit.

I think your idea of trying to buy it yourself is an excellent one!

But cold calling the DNC/wrong numbers would be an excellent idea.