Find out where that meet-up is that @Bob E. suggested and start to surround yourself with inspiration and experience.

For now I'd be looking to use it just for research purposes, and will be looking to expand my use of the license in the next year or so (long story short)With my education and career experience I could qualify for the Managing Broker license.

He has a good story, and did 24 as flips before getting into large apartment projects.   

We also had to have contractor fix two windows with bad seals.Here is a little side story for you!  

Hi Linda, I guess I am not getting the full story in the beginning of the transaction...You have to buy out one member of the group?

Wether this discussion is a basic formula or your own success story on what you've done, I'm trying to get an idea of what my best approach is to grow the fastest. 

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

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.