@Barb F.happy to help - your first rental is a big stepbut... you should hire a property manager - they'll handle screening, the lease, the move in, etc. 

One time and done is not a great business model.Sorry for your trouble.   

I'd also recommend checking out Investor Lab – their events are worthwhile, though there is a fee.Besides REIAs, look into:Meetup.com: Many local real estate groups host events here.Landlord Associations: They provide excellent resources for both Portland and state-level, which could be helpful if you decide to self-manage your home in Salem.Best of luck on your real estate journey, and feel free to reach out if you need any advice!

If you need help with construction design, build, management of property I’m here to help.

If I don’t succeed as a wholesaler, I would probably fare well in Risk Mitigation/Management, lol!

I've had trouble finding deals so far, but I still have much to learn.

I’m relatively new in my STR/MTR journey (but have extensive LTR property management and investing experience).

With my first property, I have a property management company handle everything there so this research is new to me. 

I work specifically with out-of-state investors to buy, sell, and manage their rentals homes.

Or to property manage?