Prash P I've been to the last 2 Ring meet ups, but I should be starting my new job soon so Im not sure how my schedule will play out.

I plan to fix it up while living in it, rent the other units/basement and flip it after a year or two or hold it as a rental.Also, I am game for any networking or meetup opportunities around Portland or online, if you are experienced or not I am always interested in grabbing coffee or a beer.

You kinda gotta play that game sometimes.

So long as they are not playing each other I'm happy to see all 3 schools do well.

Cons:Illiquid, especially when you need it.I'm sure other factors like the pros/cons of depreciation, pros/cons of inflation, etc. play a big role, but I'm not thinking that deep… yet.

They know somebody in the game.

If the house checks out physically, then keeping it seems a fairly way to play appreciation in a strong market, with you retaining the free option to bail out in the black swan scenario.

If you make friends with a salesperson, he/she can alert you when a rem becomes available and you can be ahead of the game!

Loans are a game where details matter.

This plays havoc on my bank account.