You would be more credible as a resource if you offered some insight or expertise, even if it's negative.  

They will give you much more insight as to issue/potential issue of the property.

I'm looking to build relationships, network and gain as much understanding as possible to grow my business.

There are two things to consider with that:  1) if you decide to sell it, and have shown your house as partially rented on your taxes (which you should), then capital gains tax will come into play on the rented portion.  2) For your next purchase, unless you have a lease in place for the whole home, you will have a hard time purchasing a multi-family as your next live in flip.  

Thus this post.As a landlord, I will gain the ability to depreciate the property.

- Are there any people in the Oregon market that can shed some insight into rent prices and/or multis available for sale?

I can give you more insight on those meetings if you like.  

I've read so many  posts lately and honestly a lot of them are intimidating but I'm hoping to gain the knowledge and wisdom through more reading and with your guidance.one "problem" that we are running into are how to fund real estate property.

He may be able to offer more insight into additional questions you have.

Bob Malecki Thank you for the insight.