In addition, I have my home that I recently purchased with a tad of equity for maybe a Heloc. 

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

In addition, when you have leverage you have the other benefits which @Ali Boone mention.

If it was ripped like the one in the pic, no wonder why it didn't taste tender enough - too much muscle and not enough fat. 

Is the portal that the landlord and tenants use an additional charge?

I heard that less than 20% down causes additional insurance fee? 

Additionally, the fact you might be negative cash flow in Texas will give you more flexibility by renting in Portland.  

Typically you will close sooner than 30 days, but this way if there are any issues or anything that slows down the closing, you have some additional time to close still.

The Creative Investor Meetup is designed for beginning to advanced investors who would like additional strategies when constructing deals.All aspects of real estate investing will be covered including (but not limited to) - Wholesaling, Flipping, Buy and Hold and Commercial with an emphasis on Creative Financing.

Even with that additional cost accounted for it looks like the guy made out like a bandit.