Buy for cash flow and appreciation is just cherry on top at the end.

My recommendation is to call a top lender in your area and ask.

They’re a PITA but fantastic LOC rates on investment property as long as you have less than 3.

I've been looking into ways to stay on top of my finances and set myself up for a stable future.

The ones that float to the top MAY be good rentals. 

Thank you so much, it sucks that happened to you and I hope that the rest of your year is fantastic !

Bend is a long time cycle town - if you buy here be prepared to learn later that you bought at the top of the market. 

Both have homes that probably are behind in updates and repairs so they won't be expecting top dollar for the house.Always be sure that whatever list you get that it has been run through the National Change of Address (NCOA).

All of this would be contributing to a portfolio of experience that I could show potential investors and lenders on my own deals in the future.I feel like this might be my best shot at learning about this side of investing, on top of all the material I have read and listened to on the topic.

Their total mortgage balance (with one point on top) is $219,170, financed with a 6.26%, 30-year mortgage.