Does it include a trash out because the tenant was a hoarder and 4 dumpsters needed to be filled with newspapers?

for preforeclosures, I actually use the news papers......i found a website that has all the print publications in all 92 counties and i type in sheriffs sale and it gives me everything i need.

When evaluating a rental property, if tenants are in the property and they are un-cooperative as far as letting inspectors, appraisers and/or previously SCHEDULED potential buyers walk through then it is a hard pass.They are telegraphing that they will be difficult tenants to work with and receive payments from.

See a list of newspapers. 

It took a while to get all the doors level and true with each other, they are very tight so misalignments Telegraph and show up on the top or bottom drawers or in weird ways.  

Anyway to get to your questions: 1) Got started with the vacation homes, love this niche and will stay here. 2) Bought in the area because of family who are a second line of defense to my contractors. 3) Yep, we knew Portland pretty well, but only the highlights, there are still a number of emerging neighborhoods and markets here. 4) Learning about the area - I forced myself to do a Blog on my web site for the vacation rental which helped me learn more, I also subscribes to the local magazines and small community newspapers, they give me a wierd look when I tell them my adress, but hey, it is a GREAT source of info. 5) Relied on family who knew the area and my RE broker, he is fantastic. 6) The lessons learned - know ALL the expenses up front, that 10% for maintenance you do not think you need to budget, you do, I know.

As far as buyers, you can get numbers off of any online classified ad, newspaper, bandit signs, your local REIA, Biggerpockets, etc.

Access to MLSDOING YOUR OWN RESEARCHWithin this category, there are four subcategories. 1.Courthouse Searches2.Newspaper Listings3.Tax Appraisal Districts4.Master the NeighborhoodCourthouse Searches:If you live in a state that is discloses property sales information, you will have a much easier time than those of us who live in a non-disclosure state, like Texas.

(Online leads, newspaper, craigslist)??

Check the newspaper real estate section.