Instead of throwing your deal out to a bunch of strangers on the internet, I recommend you do your research to find a local expert with 20+ ACTIVE years in real estate in your market.

Find someone local or who specializes in working with investors.

You’ll want to check if your specific work falls under their home improvement contractor licensing, or if there are additional local permits required depending on the county.

I'm looking to pickup some multifamily real estate but the barrier to entry is crazy in my local market.

However, most of my tenants are locals who have lived here their whole lives.

This is typically the slowest time of year for tenant placement, at least in our local market.

Now when your agent actually does the release then they send it to the listing agent and its is the listing agents responsibility to forward that doc to the sellers we do this all the time via docu sign or hello sign or whatever on line document system the local MLS uses.. somehow you seem to have this backwards..

network with local agents to see where they took theres. but not much to it but go with who you feel comfortable with.

Would real estate prices in certain regions rise rapidly due to demand from both local and international buyers? 

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.