I will simultaneously be looking for deals in North Texas as well specifically in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen and surrounding areas up to 60 miles, if Portland isn't offering much in terms of deals.I have been listening to podcasts, watching webinars and reading as much as I can, but would like to get tips from all of you on how to connect with REI community in Portland.

Then just see what they can negotiate in terms of price?

That's the worst area of UC in terms of rents.

I do understand paying off the current land contract with his money, I just need to know what I give him in terms of title.

How would it compare to your current properties in terms of cash flow and appreciation potential?

If not I would go to your local landlord association and get some advice on what you can do.I typically inspect units and anyone who doesn't follow their lease in terms of cleanliness and habitability gets a 3 day notice to cure.

There are a lot of good opportunities out there, and you need to judge what works best for you in terms of security, performance, liquidity, diversification goals, etc.

When selecting a market to invest in I personally want to be in a market that is at or near to the bottom of its cycle in terms of prices.

That may exceed the last recession in terms of national housing values.

. $1,100 - where does this land in terms of your city.