My goal of becoming a broker is two fold:  1) Build a career with high earning potential   2) Use that income paired with the knowledge I would gain to invest. 

There are several large brand new affordable housing buildings being finished less than a mile away, that will also pull potential renters from this property.I'm not sure where you pulled your numbers from, but I wouldn't be surprised to see that property rent for less than $3k/mo for the entire house. 

We've built a solid portfolio and I want to ensure that I am maximizing its potential so that I can position myself to do more. 

Quote from @David Freed:You could also look at Farmers Branch and Addison potentially. 

Areas like Emmaus and Bethlehem Township offer attractive opportunities for house flipping, with their mix of suburban appeal and potential for growth.

If you’re still weighing your options between Salem and Portland, I’d recommend Salem for its easier entry points and cash flow potential, particularly for a BRRRR newbie.

BP also has a great rental property tool that will help you to analyse potential properties. 

I’m not sure how common these situations are but I figured if I’m having to go through it and learn the process of this situation maybe I can share it and potentially help others 

What was the outcome?

They are getting what they really want, and you are crafting the deal to where it will still make sense for you.One potential issue is if what is most important to them is also important to you.