Here’s how I would approach your situation:If you’re in the early stages of buying, you'll likely need to take the vacant unit due to existing lease agreements and oregon laws.

I could not make it past the set up stage.

I’m in the early stages of exploring the market there.For investment purposes, I’m looking at anything that makes sense, number wise.

I'm new to REI and have been stuck in the "analysis paralysis" stage for a while now.

Question may sound elementary but I know we have some pretty knowledgeable people on here who can help me better understand. 

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

This method helped me connect with other investors who were looking for different ways to spend their money and were interested in passive income.Being a thought leader gave me a stage that made me look like an expert in investing in real estate.

My name is Maegan and I am in the beginning stages of adulthood.

I wouldn't count on skyrocketing appreciation in a high rise but if the numbers work or you could see yourself living there at any stage in the future maybe not a bad investment.

With regards to the hourly conversation, some clients, especially newer investors, can take hours/months through the buying process to the stage of getting something under contract and then through the transaction to closing.