I think the most important part is a willingness to learn and succeed plus just knowing your goals and pushing forward towards them.Each market has its challenges and PDX area is no different. 

You hit all of the marks on this.

Does anyone know of a group or angel investors who would invest up to 5M to fund a luxury 6 room micro resort in central coast wine country in California? 

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Your insurance is going to be highly variable and I wouldn't use what an agent or the seller tells you as the cost of dwelling policies have increased substantially over the past few years due to rising new construction costs. 

Our property management company wants to sell 3 apartment blocks for us approximate value 2m maybe slightly more, can we ask them to accept 4% sales commission?

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This can end up costing thousands more dollars, which can obviously affect your margins. 

There should be some time limit on this.