Network, network, network check the policy on what you can/can't do online within your area so you are in accordance to build an online presence via Facebook/Twitter/Instagram, and use hashtags on twitter/Instagram, you will be surprised as to how many people search the hashtags and the leads you can get.

There was a sheriff sale September of 2011, I started looking to buy another house last year and to my surprise, it does not matter when the house was foreclosed on, it mattered when the government paid back the lender (I think that is how it was explained to me anyway), so that date did not start until April of 2013. 

@Marian Smith you would be surprised how fast that area is changing...great houses, restaurants and stores pop up every month.  

Upon removing them from the freezer we were surprised to find that not even the brass fittings (or brass SharkBite) fittings had cracked.

Otherwise, you could be one "surprise 2nd" or "unexpected tax lien" away from total disaster.

I am naturally an anxious person and worry/plan out A LOT of things, trying to be prepared for surprises. 

Surprise!

If qualified require deposit...You would be surprised at the number of people looking to move without any$$$5.  

I cannot say that I am surprised by this video.

So if your rents are under market you may be surprised were the new rental rates are at.And to get into an PDX metro property owner finance with 10% down is pretty unheard of..