If you look it up it says there are currently 780 STR permits that have been issued in this area alone so seems like you're going to be doing some fighting to get a piece of your cake if you invest here. 

BP is full of great content, so I strongly recommend you to have a look at the following resources:1.

The DFW economy is too strong in my opinion to fail, there are too many jobs for the population to not be able to afford to move.   

DFW has lots of great potential and seems like a strong market - I take it you're investing there as well?

I have a strong interest in various investment opportunities within real estate (flipping, rental, wholesale, land) and looking for a sense of community to achieve my goals and figure out which route is best with having limited funds. 

I have a strong interest in various investment opportunities within real estate (flipping, rental, wholesale, land) but need some hands on experience so that I am comfortable with jumping in and taking these risks.

I have a strong interest in various investment opportunities within real estate (flipping, rental, wholesale, land) but need some hands on experience so that I am comfortable with jumping in and taking these risks.

Still looking to build a strong relationship with investor experienced agents locally in the PDX and Bend markets.

My experience has been that as a new LLC/not part of a syndication, you will personally secure the obligation to a credited for the LLC anyway.In my mind, having the LLC makes you think of the rentals as a business-you need an accountant, legal team, property management decisions are more streamlined, and there is some pride in your own business, as well as those are the steps larger operators have as minimum requirements, and makes you ore credible at REIAs/networking events.There are a host of other factors that are constantly debated with strong, valid arguments on both sides, and I’ll steer clear of those to stay on topic to your post.

I'd recommend having a business plan/operating agreement in place, a strong lease that covers all the typical tenant issues that come up such as pets, late fees, adding/removing roommates, breaking the lease, making improvements, maintenance requests etc, and just sticking to it.