I have been exploring other markets, mainly Nashville and surrounding areas of Portland (Gresham, Hillsboro, Salem) - but not sure which is the best move.

im looking at a house right now that is currently a 2 family but has only 1 steam boiler which is only 8 years old. there is also only 1 hot water heater as well. it is all natural gas and the previous owner paid for water and heat themselves.i wasnt sure what others do in this situation from a landlord standpoint.1. do you raise rents to cover yourself for the winter?

If it's hot I wear shorts.

@Fred Gonzalo in a hot market you can save about half the agent fees by using a cut rate listing service.

In our recent purchase we knew the multifamily industry was hot and competition was high.

If you're interested in acquiring a junkyard property in Metro Nashville, TN, please let me know!

They are now very 'hot' to get into REI & in the past we (confidentially) helped them with a couple of small high yield RE investments.

I had a showing set up, one what I suspect was going to be a very hot property.  

Best weather in the world in my mind though is were I lived in the Napa Valley loved it there... 4 seasons not to hot not to cold.. great place.. 

The residential market is hot right now so many people getting licensed.