Oregon also requires any person or entity that is flipping homes even one home to have a developers license there is no test for it just need and pay the fee..

You could drive by their place to see what the area is like and what's going on.

An in person meet (even if you have to drive 4 hours) would be the best way.

And I do have the photos at the end by design, because I want a person to end the experience with a specific feeling of "oh wow, look at that, it's got that too", which helps drive conversion. 

It takes me 10~ minutes to get on Lake Shore drive, then it's pretty easy to navigate the city. 

This isn’t 1979 where you’re restricted to properties “within a2 hour driving distance”.  

If you're local, you can start by really learning the market by driving the neighborhoods, studying recent sales, and getting to know what areas investors are targeting.

GO DRIVE A TRUCK IRL.

Last night, I heard an inspiring story about a mom who brought her young kids along for a 45-minute drive to tour an investment property.

Drive around and figure out a few areas you would like to live in with your budget.