As Jay says these suburbs mentioned are becoming demographically and geographically integrated into the sprawling metroplex of Portland.

Particularly, are there any offbeat factors y'all consider? 

You can pay your broker their would be commission from your own pocket...just need to factor that in the price you offer.

Something about saving lots of money while on deployments coupled with military discipline and other factors like buying a house at each PCS. 

Did you factor in that taxes will double as well?

An appraiser would tend to appraise using many factors, with the neighborhood being only one of them.

Plus your properties attract quality tenants, which I think is a critical factor.

Asset choice is by far the single biggest factor to long-term success.

Larger deals are more asset based but experience becomes a factor so you will need an experienced operator on the GP side and or as a KP.A commercial loan under or near 1M is considered a small commercial loan, and I may struggle to find a loan provider.Smaller local and regional banks are great for these loans but they will be looking to you for qualification and person guaranty.

For me, the "wow" factor isn't enough motivation to do the work required to determine my exact net worth, and I honestly don't see any other reason to do it.