Yes, I still did my own due diligence but PPR saved me hours of additional research.Perhaps the biggest reason I ended up working with PPR is because of the BiggerPockets community validation.

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

Quote from @Drew Sygit:My apologies w/my earlier post (below), I was on my phone and not laptop so it wasn't tagging.I will if I may add some additional thoughts...1) The appraisals I've seen in these markets are no where near Zillow estimates. 

Additionally, be sure to have an accurate ledger and your signed lease agreement.

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

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and it's super landlord friendly.

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

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

I heard that you would need to get neighborhood approval in addition to the city approval... 

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