Tough, experienced competition in my area will make it a bit more challenging I'm sure, so preparation and patience is key.

I can tell you from experience, the investors that have the most positive experience when buying turnkey out of state are the ones who build strong connections with the company they are doing business with and are comfortable asking tough questions.

Small amounts are tough to lend, you could make a purchase money second, fully amortized might make a decent loan, but it won't earn what you could do with it in other areas.

They're certainly there, as that market continues to lag, it could make it tough to move those contracts.

Brandon Turner I've never had to evict a tenant with special needs.

Hey GuysI'm new here and would love to answer any questions you have regarding getting financing for investment properties.I'm an underwriter at a bank that specializes in real estate investment properties.I'm also an real estate investor myself.

:D).I plan on attending law school (not sure yet of specialization, but I will be pursuing something in financials: tax, capital markets, investment banking, REITs, etc) beginning 2014, and consequently, have a "gap year" to build experience (any productive kind) and possibly earn some modest cash to put towards (near)-future investments.

The Redmond/Bellevue market is tough as they are holding prices and going up.

I know a lot of people say it's best to invest in your backyard, but Portland seems like a tough market to find cash-flowing properties.

This forum is primarily RE and most people here will predominately specialize in RE somewhat to the exclusion of other assets.