I was originally thinking about leaving it white maybe with some black accents and a red door.

There's a much lower cost per door in the suburbs of Portland and a lot of opportunity to grow those rents and the core becomes more and more expensive. 

Over 200 $ a door is absolutely worth investing in .

The carpet is likely from 2005 original and now I hear it needs a new dishwasher and just heard there maybe slight mold in garage (first time hearing about these last 2)I would love to hear your thoughts. 

She had rented from me for over five years and was month to month at the time.I have an associate who had a tenant tragically take his own life by running his car in the garage while sitting in the car. 

Building a team you trust, or using a turnkey provider is a good way to get your feet in the door and gain some experience.

Its built 1985, 1150sqft (1550sqft including a converted garage to a large 2nd living area) and is a corner lot.

Its built 1985 with a converted garage to a large 2nd living area and is a corner lot.

@Lee Haenschen How bout knocking on the door and neighbors door?

Depending on how close you are to the train stop, its roughly a 30-40 minute commute to the loop door to door.