Oregon has strong tenant protections, and staying compliant is essential to avoid legal issues down the road.There a two major places to get forms and education. 

I would prefer to self manage to avoid the high poperty management fees (I think its around 10% + 1 month leasing fee, etc.) and I also worry that the property manager will likely not be as dilligent in finding high quality affordable vendors, etc.I see 4 major pieces of work1) Tenant finding: I feel comfortable doing this remotely.

2 years of tax returns ? 

Q4) How would the parents' ROI (interest pmt received) be taxed?

I’m coming up with: $4600 monthly rents$450 insurance $950 taxes $690 Cap ex, Maintenance and Vacancy 5% each $400 water/electric from current financials $130 landscaping from current Which leaves me right under $2000 for a mortgage payment just to break even, which is a purchase price of $375k with 25% down.

These supposed tax savings though… where are they?

I'm ideally looking to avoid a partner, although I know that's probably one of the top options. 

We also have a general construction company that is taxed as an S-corp.

Then a call is scheduled with United Tax Liens for two hours.

NOTHING can target motivated sellers because NO ONE knows when someone, anyone, you, becomes motivated.So combine these 2 steps.Yes lists CAN target foreclosures, absentee owners, probates, tax liens, absolutely.