It was a VERY detailed long topic about pulling Comps and such without a realtor to aid you.

Portland is a large city, and I"m sure there's housing advocates there, or legal aid.

In the beginning, I tried having lower rehab budgets for deals and I wound up just putting band aids on things I should have completely redone in the beginning.

You're not their financial coach and I also don't feel that a landlord/manager's job is to ensure that the tenant has explored a variety of aid avenues.

I believe you will learn a few of extra steps that would also aid you if you were to do wholesaling as well such as what the financing process can look like and its normal cost and structures.

Growth possiblities- Huntsville metro will probably be taking the #1 spot for population soon, but there are still a large healthcare system here in Birmingham (UAB), manufacturing, and facilities that are still coming to the metro area.

Paid job, retirement, free health care for life, and free tax free money annually for REI.,  C.

Other than the military where I dominated as a Health Care Admin I spent my life in the sales world.

Zero savings, zero reserves, zero health insurance - on a wing & prayer. 43 years old.I'm due for yet another transfer if I want to recoup my 45% pay back (so I can afford at least health care!).

It can be a real aid in developing a budget and controlling or managing expenses.