That is where I live/work and I make regular weekly trips to downtown Portland to meet up with friends socially.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I have experience in the full life cycle of taking a piece of raw land all the way to occupancy of the end user. 

What banks are investor friendly?

I dream of becoming a real estate investor and am partnering with a friend with the goal of having our first property in 2019.

Ask around for an investor friendly Realtor. 

However, if I take 10K off someone while promising the world and making them feel good, many instance the end user isn't even mad about the lost capital.

Hi BP friends, I just put a 6 unit in Eustis Florida under contract and now need to find insurance for the property.

Sorry just move on and find a airbnb friendly area

"Speaking for a friend" I know this to be true.