There will always be upward pressure on rents there as well. 

I'm new to Fairmont and just reread Rich Dad as well. 

Wishing you all the best in your business as well, and thanks again for the kind words.

Setting them up to do well.

If you are really in Portland, you're going to have to really review the eviction requirements because it's known as a tenant-friendly locale. 

As well as studied some of the great bankers like the medici, Jakob fugger, august Belmont, moses taylor, the warburgs, Hjamler Schacht, Montague norman, so on and so forth.......

DealMachine and direct mail can work well, but consistency is key.

Since I'm not a pigeon forge local, I also don't have a good feel for the appropriate cost of goods and services either.While I don't necessarily suspect anything nefarious from the management company, I don't now that our financial incentives are always well-aligned. 

Those are spray and pray techniques that don't fit with sellers right now because sellers/owners are sitting on a very low rate and don't want to move to go up 4-5 points on their rate.Listings aren't a start now thing as well.

If this goes to court, it is with a judge well known for being pro-tenant.