." * Learned how to launch a website - not hard but definitely time-consuming ^^ * And of course, helping to organize this meetup that continues to attract investors from all over who are interested in learning, networking, and empowering themselves with knowledge and contacts.Part of the reason I write these posts is that my path into real estate investing has been 'non-conventional' and maybe it can help others looking for a way to start out.I couldn't do the traditional driving for dollars as I'm an ocean away.

I also organize informal  quarterly BP meet ups here in Boise.

I don't know the exact situation with this particular property, but mechanicals and electrical will be two of your largest expenses, but they will definitely add value and organize the situation.  

Should I be a member of an organization 

Makes sense when the house does not need a lot of repairs to be a functional rental and of course you would not put the money into the house as if you were going to get top ARV just to risk having a renter come in and ruin it.

Maybe some of the folks here on BP who are located in southern Oregon should start one or organize a meet?

Be sure to implement a system to stay organized so you know who you're mailing and when.

J Martin organizes a great one for the East Bay, though the meetings are usually in SF.

Here in Pittsburgh there is a community organization that is "policing" student rental properties and reporting landlords to the City zoning officials. 

As for groups:Near the Cape is southshorereia.comEastern Mass REIA is in Rockland and Taunton, but apparently their website is not functional, perhaps you have already found them.BlackDiamondREI.com is in Waltham and WorcesterBostonAREIA.com is in MedfordNewEnglandREIA.com is in ChelmsfordMassRealEstate.net is in PeabodyJustin Silverio hosts a quarterly meetup in WoburnSet your keywords to include MA and Massachusetts, and you'll get alerts when people post including them.