The other option would be going to local investor meetups and asking those who attend for good references. 

@Devin Voelker,Like @John Mason asked, check to make sure your comps are solid, maybe even price in the worst case scenario for a rental. and see how that affects the numbers. 

If you want the deal to be "held" until February, yes.

Madheshwaran,First, find a property you’re looking to inquire on.. then, click on the property and scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and there is a button that says “contact host” you can then message the host and ask them some questions.

The more residents you serve, the more money you make.Gino

Goal: I’d like to buy my first rental income property in the next year.

When I looked up in the "Property Mapper" portal, I noticed it still shows the name of the previous owner. 

Last month, while someone was cleaning out our property in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, the place was broken into.

Purchase price: $200,000 Cash invested: $43,000 House with a separate one bedroom/one bathroom on the second level.

@Cynthia Leite Not sure how to attach a file here so I just sent it that way, let me know if you'd like to have it via email.