You are 18 which is awesome, if you get behind working towards a financially independent future that early you can go very, very far.

My 5 year plan is to become financially independent of my current employer and eventually move down to that area.  

Business is going great however I'm interested in generating independent real estate income, and this sounds like the right place.I currently live in Newcastle WA, a suburb of Seattle.  

., I want a location independent way to collect rent and I would like a location independent way for my tenants to pay rent (remove the "I am still on vacation so I will have to pay rent when I return" rubbish).  

She lives in CA and invests in other states. https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/07/14/bp-podcast-183achieving-financial-independence-rental-properties-sarah-pritchett/

The only thing you won't get through all of this is the Independent Contractor Agreement. 

You will find a lot of people who have researched the Indianapolis market to death and can give you ALL SORTS of statistics..My one(or two+) words of caution is to do your due dilligence..

Is there anywhere that has statistics on average rental price and vacancy rates by neighborhood in Portland metro area?

I would love to know the statistical likelihood of these things as well.

Hi there🙂My name is Susanna.My son and I have taken interest in the REI business and our goal is to achieve financial independence.