There actually was training - not upsell - at his Boot Camps then, so I can't speak for today, but I highly recommend getting hold of his materials, even if on eBay.

But, if you love being sold constantly, then being high pressured into EVERYTHING. 

The water heater, appliances, hvac systems have all been ripped out.

This is not only to make sure that people are taking care of the property, but this is also to make sure that tenants aren't overlooking issues that could be addressed now that cost way more later.These can be minor roof leaks, gutter leaks, mostly to do with water penetration.

I highly recommend Seller Financing - it is how I have bought most all of my properties.

Is this really going to get us dead in the water?

What doesn't work as well is the beginner who buys for appreciation in a high market.  

However one thing that would make trouble for me was that I had some pretty high standards I was keeping the tenants to in an effort to clean the buildings.

I am worried about getting in with the prices being so high in the entire Portland area, but I’m more worried about not getting in and getting my real estate portfolio going.Best Regards,Justin

I highly recommend finding some events to go to on meetups.com/Facebook/your local REIA website.