I am sure staying my next purchase away from Multniomah County with the rent control looming on the horizon. 

Brendon C.Stewart Anderson with New Horizon Mortgage. 

We'll be in the area next week for an event taking place down there and would like to spend our Monday getting to know the area and opportunities that are on the horizon.  

Our investment horizon is longterm, and somewhat conservative as we're learning the ropes.

This is why they blow and pop bubbles everywhere they go, with the smartest of them watching the crowd while slowly backing away unnoticed as the crowd heads over the horizon with irrational exhuberance and into the slaughterhouse.

Hi Kelly, I am a notes investor (based in Dallas too) so I am slightly biased here, but I like buying non-performing notes (for the higher returns, but they are more risky and have longer time horizons) coupled with performing notes for cash flow. 

@Aaron Vernon you've asked a smart question.If you're looking to stay with that area for the next 30 years or until mortgages are paid off, then I would offer you recommend Option A.But if you are hoping for cash flow and appreciation, I'd recommend Option B.So your time horizon has everything to do with your approach.

I , however, wanted to expand my horizon of "motivated sellers" , would it be possible to find someone who has a house on the market, and maybe its been on the market awhile- could I offer a cash offer, from my buyer?

I view the time horizon (more than 1 year) as the determination of what is an investment.

This does not even account for 20-30 yr items like roof, windows, structure that will last longer than my time horizon.