Called one bank and they said I needed a functional kitchen and bathroom.

I forgot to "activate" the mention-function in my last answer to you.

The days of free organic impressions are over, you have to pay to play now.

You send an acceleration letter, 4 weeks advertising in the local legal organ ( newspaper ) and foreclose the first Tuesday of every month at the courthouse steps.Attorney is very, very cheap and nowhere near 100k to 200k in fees.I understand lenders positions.

By using organic SEO, and links to your blog written within the video description, you can turn your "Sell my home fast in X Town" video into a rocketship on Google Searches.It's very easy to do, and quick as well.  

Organization is key! 

I would also suggest that you check out the local real estate investment organizations in the Portland area. 

Has anything changed with regard to his status in this industry and is it best to avoid advancing my dialogue with that organization.

He also lied about the timeline and function of my heating systems in December/January which meant I had to find another place to live for two months.My biggest piece of advice is to network in your chosen area and get solid references well a head of time.  

My hope is we time the market then to purchase and then ride the organic appreciation cycle to eventually CF rental or sell and invest in the South where we plan to retire anyway.