I'm interested in 1-4 units, with a little more emphasis on the SFH.

It does give you a global view of your properties. 

“Since the Legislature passed House Bill 4213, thousands of people have been displaced by massive and devastating wildfires, and the global pandemic continues to make it difficult for many Oregonians, including Oregon’s veterans and many families with children, to pay rent, through no fault of their own.” 

Emphasis on TOTAL, because that includes borrowed capital and other people's money.

I know this is RE 101, but worth the emphasis when looking at renovating and managing property in older neighborhoods.  

Again, I don’t put much emphasis on market appreciation because it is not controllable.

If you delead, and maintain the standard, you will be in the clear.Here's the law (emphasis added by me):460.100: Duty of Owner(s) of Residential Premises (B) Whenever any residential premises containing dangerous levels of lead in paint, plaster or other accessible structural material undergoes a change of ownership and as a result a child younger than six years old will become or will continue to be a resident therein, the new owner shall have 90 days after becoming the owner to obtain a Letter of Full Compliance or a Letter of Interim Control, except that if a child younger than six years old who is lead poisoned resides therein, the owner shall not be eligible for interim control, unless the Director grants a waiver pursuant to 105 CMR 460.100(A)(3).

I’d say that at any point in the market cycle but with a little more emphasis now as we may see the market change while you’re settling in on your first purchase.

I like Global Green agencies, but any independent will be excellent.Best of luck!

Please let me know if anyone knows a great broker in the Dallas area that has a big emphasis on investing.