Also, networking with local investors or attending meetups/conferences in Portland could provide valuable insights and accountability as you move forward.

Going to meetups and conferences in a market you live in or are interested in investing in is always a great way to get a good sense of what it is like investing there and seeing how your property could potentially perform.

.### Due DiligenceBefore buying an REO property, conduct thorough due diligence.

While that might seem reassuring, it’s still worth conducting a thorough background check to look for any other signs of financial distress or legal issues.

**Inspections and Compliance:**You may need to conduct inspections to ensure the property meets current building codes.

The property manager can be on call 24/7 and conducts most of the day-to-day tasks of managing a rental property.You can expect to pay between 8% and 10% of the gross rental income for single-family homes.

AS a follow up foreclosure buyers in Las Vegas have it good also.. the sales are conducted in the parking lot of one of the local title companies.

Also Baltimore city  conducted an inspection of my home.

I would just speak to an attorney first so you can appropriately conduct business. 

I also leverage a tool called Intellihost which helps with pricing strategy and conduct A/B Testing with listing changes.The listing description seems to be just a paragraph.