If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

How is the RE market currently?

I found this deal on the MLS and paid market value, I even increased my offer to get a concession from the seller to reduce my cash out of pocket and buy my interest rate down.

The population is growing along with the job market.

It is against the law in most if not all states to market or represent yourself as an architect without being licensed.

I know its the opposite here and Section 8 is FAR larger in those markets than it is in the PDX market ..

If you don't respond, they're off to the next opportunity.1-2 days may be too long, especially in a competitive market.

Can any builders/developers share their experience getting started or which route is best to take in the current market?

For a two bed two bath it was $3,000/ month, I know this market as I have rented out multifamily homes to them.

The enemy method feels like is more for the current state of the market.