Both Did ok, but not real well.Decided to get back in the game this summer and look for some new friends!.

and I have been "out of the game" for a little while.

If 40% is what it takes to get the capital, that's fine, but in my opinion that's pretty rich to the money source when you have 50% skin in the game.

@Purnell Cook it's not a matter of recommending it or not, if you want MLS access in the BAREIS coverage region you don't have a choice, it's the only game in town. 

Having been an out-of-state investor since January 2004 I can tell you that you'd be far ahead of the game in other markets where the economy is strong and the numbers pencil out.As Brandon Turner has mentioned, there are some turnkey providers here on BiggerPockets.

If you take yourself out of the game now, what will you do until that refi comes through?

These are road warrior type jobs where you're out at a customer location during the week and fly home on the weekend.

It's definitley a numbers game.

(San Fernando Valley - Northridge area) I'm now in B.C.My game plan is to wholesale (flip contracts) to build capital and go into buy and holds thru multi-family homes.

I plan to fix it up while living in it, rent the other units/basement and flip it after a year or two or hold it as a rental.Also, I am game for any networking or meetup opportunities around Portland or online, if you are experienced or not I am always interested in grabbing coffee or a beer.