We are all just speculating at this point.

Any money you make from a primary residence in 3 to 4 years is luck through speculating, not investing. 

Brandon always mentions that appreciation is like gambling and a speculation.

Markets are unpredictable, so it is hard to speculate what something will be in the future.

Don't get me wrong, I realize that investors shouldn't speculate, but we have lived in the area for a while and the growth (population and commercial) has really increased.  

It was speculation by people who did not have a clue as to what they were doing.If you are not convinced that you are offering the homeowner a service that is in their best interest, then you should not be working with that homeowner.

Here's the problem: Portland is so hot right now that investors are competing with other investors (normal), home buyers (even for larger multis), STR investors (probably the only way to make big money in the current rental market), developers, speculators, etc., etc., etc. 

Problem is finding a multifamily with a reasonable GRM, since speculating in gentrifying areas is rampant, even in the tougher old hoods.

Zachary Stoll Paying $285k for $2,750 a month in rent is not great - only play is banking on appreciation which is speculating.

Also, are there any speculations on how much cash I would need to start?