Also check out the OREIA group in Eugene/Springfield.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Kevin Sears recommend you speak with @Engelo RumoraEngelo RumoraThanks for the mention mate 👍Hi Kevin,Feel free to check out www.ozrealty.house Happy to help with your property management needs.Thanks   

If you're seeking a reliable income stream, consider checking out Cleveland OH.

They are substantially changing other terms in the lease by asking for an additional option to renew, asking us to refund the security deposit, asking us to allow assignment without our consent, and insisting on us paying a commission amounting to almost $10K for the privilege of giving up all that.I just wanted a sanity check that this should not be all that difficult or onerous on us!

You can also check meetup.com or search facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area. 

Advice: 1) Check out the permit status with the City - ask for open permit vs closed permits.

I checked Zillow, Rentometer, and the Bigger pockets calculator.

Some investors will find a mobile notary that is willing to hand over a check to the seller, on the buyer's behalf, once the seller has signed the deed.

Keep in mind that when you are putting a furnished rental out into the world, it needs to be in a location where a single female can check in alone at night and feel safe getting from her car to the front door.

The second thing is to know the rules of the sale, like all cash, no cash, no personal checks, deposits required the day of sale, pre-registering bidders, etc.