(I have experienced a fair number of focus groups here where the out-of-town moderator seemed frustrated by our inconsistent feedback, FWIW.)Ultimately, if a developer can adaptively re-use existing buildings and/or build new projects for middle income folks that prop up the surrounding community -- transit-oriented development, good grocery stores, improved infrastructure, and decent schools -- they would probably do well in outer NE or SE Portland, Aloha/Hillsboro, Troutdale, Gresham, Clackamas, and other surrounding communities.  

First phase of 1,400-acre Mirador neighborhood in Del Valle takes step forward

"Houston-based real estate developer Hines purchased the land earlier this year with the intention to create Mirador, a master-planned ...

I think it will pull most of the workers from SE Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, and Wood Village.

If you are a partnership or LLC, you will have ordinary tax income and SE tax which is an additional 15.2% tax.

RECPATAXMAN, If you could go into a little more detail on this S-corp SE savings.

Hi, My name is Gabe Ruffolo and I currently reside in SE Wisonsin.

@James PerezI'm not familiar with TX law per se, but in another state where there is unincorporated land not in a municipality, jurisdiction for land subdivision is still controlled at the county planning level.

If you will visit a lot and you are worried about having a second home rented  you could structure the rent for your mom as room plus use of common areas or shared expenses rather then leasing the house per se. 

I'm researching the solo 401k. What I'm curious to know is do contributions made to this account bypass self-employment taxes and/or payroll taxes or do these taxes get paid regardless? Your input is appreciated!

I'm more confident in my ability to manage the property manager, per se.