You will have to check your local laws but I am not aware of a requirement to post to the MLS.

They are generally large retail boxes that in my experience need to get demised for another user to take over, unless you find some kind of "local grocery" to backfill. 

I also would love to connect with anyone within the community, local or otherwise.

I'd check local STR FB groups and see if you have a local Real Estate Club.You can offer your services there, maybe for free in exchange for the experience.

Lower tax revenues, when combined with higher construction costs, could compel local governments to tighten their belts.

Local networking events can be a great way to get connected.

There are a handful of active agents here on BP in the Portland area (including my business partner and I) who would be good places to start.

I have a lot of personal experience with BRRRR—both from building my own rental portfolio here in Memphis, TN and from helping both local and out-of-state investors successfully scale their portfolios using this strategy.One of the biggest advantages I’ve been able to offer my clients is structuring deals with hard money lenders in a way that allows them to acquire properties with less than $10,000 out of pocket in most cases which results them in massive cash on cash returns!

I’m a local real estate broker with Keller Williams, and I love helping investors find great opportunities in the area.

Hey @Ingrid Hussey, we’d also recommend QuickBooks—specifically QuickBooks Online—so you’re not limited by Mac or PC and can access it from anywhere (not just your local system).