I feel this is still quite a bit higher than the national average (3.6-3.7%).

Many Title company’s are national, and I’ve used nationwide title companies like First American, Chicago, and Stewart in the past, but lately I use only our local company, -Thurston Title, which won’t be of any help to you.

Some of the laws in Portland are out of this world to the rest of us residing in a capitalist nation lol.

-Use a third party service Legal Zoom or another company to do all the paper work-Keep everything local including your bank accounts -Even if you have an account with a national bank with branches in your new state, still create a new account specific to that state.

Develop a budget as well as daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals and plan out how to get there (budget will be developed by tomorrow, the 14th, goals list also by EOD on the 14th.)Step 1 is done with this post, though it terrifies me to post on a national forum (even as I type this out my mind is screaming at me that people will make fun or think that I am weird or a flake), it is my first step and I am now invested and dedicated.

If you check the tourism data from the National Park Service, you will find that tourism to the Smokies stayed flat, and even on a slightly upward trend during the last recession.

I can't remember the stat exactly but between 2000 to 2010 Camden received the award of being the most dangerous city in the nation by the FBI 5 out of the 10 years.

I’m looking for local or national lenders that specialize in offering 30 year fixed rate rental programs.I’m looking to buy 3 units by the end of this year and at least refi 3-5 of my current rentals.

It seems to me that owners need some kind of association that could represent us all at the State and National level. 

Yes, this thread is for new member introductions, tell people about your self, your previous history, your goals, etc.If you are looking for deal making and contacts for services/products, etc, you may ONLY do so in the marketplace forum.Welcome to BP Nation!