The other was over priced.. and I did sell one of my homes to a referral from a wholesaler. one of the better networkings in PDX is Rarebird the owners post here very occasionally and they hold monthly meetings and do a good job with networking but they work at it and because they sponsor it deals get fed to them which is smart on their end they provide good content that is real and in real time with speakers etc.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you didn't mention a niche of interest, i added three links below for your review and selection of one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

You would think that the Fed would be smart enough not to sell off their treasuries if there is already a massive sell off in treasuries happening.

BP is a great way to learn from some really amazingly smart people.

I think they are a smart part of a diverse portfolio, and definitely give you some exposure to real estate in completely different classes from you specialty. 

We are still very new and just trying to make smart decisions.

., for  decent smarts on finance, multi-family delivered with a touch of arrogance (well, a lot of arrogance)J.

Fortunately I was smart enough to not burn myself twice: this time, I reached out to my network and found a property manager who came highly recommended.

Does the government provide financial assistance to rehabbers who want to make homes wheelchair accessible or to the disabled in general?

This could go really bad.Why not have him get a job--any job--and pursue your business with smart business decisions and be ready to just give him some money if you are committed to that?