you can live right across the river in Vancouver pay no state income tax and shop in Oregon sales tax free..

They offer a ton of great member benefits beyond the networking and education like a passport unlimited card (Google this), Home Depot discounts, Sherwin Williams bi-annual rebates, classes, weekend seminars/work shops and the list goes on.

There would have to be a group of people interested in opening shops and other businesses in the town as well as a robust enough economy to support those businesses.

I probably wouldn't do it to fund a down payment for another property that will be conventional financed because the lender will see th at you've been shopping for a mortgage.

The title companies in my area are a one stop shop for info like that.

It is a 2/1 SFR and a duplex on separate, adjacent parcels.  2 units are already occupied, with the 3rd unit needing minor repairs.  

But you should shop it more and see if you can get a better deal.Good luck

However, it doesn't save much going on your own if you are shopping MLS property anyway.

The adjacent industrial area will likely get squeezed elsewhere as well.

If you shop around, you can find even the good sized ones for $200-$600.