Depends on will it be a 2 story or 1 story, brick or vinyl or hardie plank, hardwood floors, etc.  

There are also smaller scale meetups available on meetup.comHere are some great books that I have read and have provided some great insight not only in Real Estate, but also in life.Ultimate Beginner’s Guide – Here on BiggerPockers under “Education” then “Guide”Millionaire Real Estate Investor- Gary KellerRich Dad Poor Dad- Robert KiyosakiReal Estate Advantages– Sharon Lechter and Garrett SuttonThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing– Ken McElroyThink and Grow Rich– Napoleon HillThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People– Stephen CoveyHow to Win Friends and Influence People– Dale CarnegieE-Myth- Michael E.

Welcome to the siteWe look forward to your valued contributions from taking action(lessons,success stories).Otherwise just remain active for  networking opportunities

I admit I do not know Portland, and sounds like you are not yet overly familiar yet either, so I still think my story and advise apply ...Some time ago my wife and I moved from LA to OC for a job.

At the least we can trade stories. 

(long story - short) I am looking for a lender that I can work with even if this works out, I plan to do more purchasing and I would like to be able to bypass these issues.Thanks again.Jack

Being new, we would love to learn a thing or two from others in the area (different strategies, success stories in specific areas, etc).

With more challenges to conventional lending, a lower median income than Anchorage, and a little uncertainty in terms of taxation, staying in a rental might have it's appeal for awhile.I remember the decline from the eighties, this is not the same story.  

Back Story:   I purchased a very nice Duplex 10 years ago.

I would be looking to purchase a property in the Villas at Seven Dwarfs Lane or a neighboring community with similar amenities.