I am in a group of 1,000 accredited investors and when I share my offering it goes over like a lead balloon because the majority of them want high risk high return. 

How do those sites compare to PropStream? 

Try looking up the group "Portland REI".If you are looking for BRRR or Flips, I highly recommend finding a real estate investment mentor to partner with and help you through your first deal.Cheers,Melissa

Most experienced investors recommend that newer investors look into their local markets to explore options.

I think the site would be ideal for a 3- to 4-unit, build-to-rent townhouse development project.

Account Closed I would strongly recommend instituting some kind of pre-screening process when people inquire about a rental.

also, any recommendations for a key-lock box as backup if the smartlock fails? 

Everything I read online says DO NOT use exterior stain on the interior due to the fact it gives off harmful chemicals. 

I am considering buying a starter home for my family (around $300k), living in it for a year, and then renting it out while buying a larger home for our family, like a 5-bedroom in the high $400k to low $500k range.

The crime rate seems a touch on the high side, but there is a ton of investing going on.