However, there is one tenant we inherited who accounts for 80% of our maintenance calls, most of which we suspect are caused but her two young children.

In Oregon, I’ll be submitting myself to 150 hours of education, so that’s going to be a challenge to say the least.

I do Agree with not using the words "Always" & "Never"   As I was told that in Marriage Class when discussing situations with my wife or children....  

They need to sell.Here's the challenge I bet you'll face. 

What I love about real estate is that it is intellectually challenging because you can never know it all; always more to learn!

So that would have been very challenging with an occupied unit if you plan to do that, but perhaps your market is so hot, that fix up may not be required.

The place where you will have a challenge is the transfer tax statement document.

Mostly interested in costs and processes of registering a rental property, obtaining/maintaining lead certs,  or any other cost or challenges that an inexperienced potential landlord may overlook before jumping in.Any information that could be provided would be greatly appreciated.

We have 4 children & have no interest in working into our 70s.

Hi Edward,I'm here in Silicon Valley and looking at the same challenges as you.