The other partner (John Pendleton) has been a broker for over 30 years and knows his stuff cold...he is also a super nice guy.

It was super easy and super fast.

I realize this is a super low ratio compared to the 50% rule and other rules-of-thumbs on this site.

It is super easy and convienent.  

Then there are the cheaper area's around Rockwood, Brooklyn, or Lents that aren't super desirable to live in but will offer a lower purchase price, and there's everything in between.Vancouver is typically going to have better numbers from an investment standpoint and has about the same range of high to low end but doesn't really have the same culture Portland has.

if super close to storm damage area many would assume the insurance or bank had sent someone out.

Our market is super hot, and this is on a nice street.

Be aware that any call with them isn't generally short..haha...they're super detail orientated...almost to the point of being frustrating.

I know you're busy man but a few bullet points would be super helpful. 

There are a myriad of middle men in the industry and no doubt you will get some PM's from those that lurk on BP for buyers.I wrote an e book on the do's and don'ts of investing in the mid west cash flow markets that I am happy to send your way just send me a pm with your e mail.bottom line is you get what you pay for.. especially in the bigger cities. buy the nicest you can.. the properties that are super cheap with high advertised returns are just that advertisements.when buying through an agent in LA they are making a fee that you pay for on top of the home so as long as you think your getting value..