It's located in one of the most desirable and fastest growing school districts in the area.Each of the 4 duplexes (8 units) have a 2 bedroom/1 Bath/1 carport with nice wood vinyl floors, upgraded kitchen and bathroom.

A good title company who understands wholesaling is essential.4.

You can still find nice, basically move in ready 3 bedrooms in solid school districts/safe areas for less than $50k that rent for $850-$1100.

What are some essential aspects I should look for when analyzing a market in preparation for making a purchase and what should I know about mortgages as they relate to loans in regards to selling a property after acquiring it through a down/ principal payment?

A corporation or LLC must be represented by an attorney in District Court, which includes having an attorney sign court papers on behalf of the client corporation or LLC.

@Jordan ButzThe Scope of Work (SOW) is essential for a renovation project.  

Is getting a full topographical survey done essential before buying? 

I haven't signed anything yet, I was going over the purchase and sales agreement today and there is a section that is essentially a contingency for condo documents: I have 10 days to review the condo declaration, bylaws, rules and regulations, and insurance policy, and if i don't like anything I can cancel and get my deposit back.

@Andrew JohnsonI agree - I am a big fan of tax diversity as part of retirement planning.My question, though, is essentially this:Say I have a client that has $300,000 that is 100% invested in securities (no real estate) and I have determined the best asset allocation for the client is 60% stocks, 40% bonds.Then s/he inherits a $200,000 residential property and decides to keep it as a rental unit.

I left my Lake Oswego and lived in NE Portland to gain access to that school district just to study at the trade school because I knew I wasn't learning anything if I'm staying complacent at my old high school.