All Forum Posts by: Neal Collins

@Tip Lee Search in the events section, but there is a BiggerPockets meetup on Wednesday, September 19th at the Lucky Lab at 1700 N Killingsworth from 6-9pm.

@Mathew Wray Glad you can make it! I've been wanting to connect with you for awhile actually. You have great posts on here.

@Susan Herschell Can't wait to hear your own story!

Hard to beat those rates. Hope you've got enough room there to run it profitably. The best investor/manager relationships are those that are mutually beneficial and profitable for all!

Hello fellow BiggerPocket Portland members! I've been hearing from a lot of you after getting interviewed on BiggerPockets Podcast Show 291 and it's awesome to see such a vibrant local community of investors both new and seasoned.

Portland has a really special real estate investor community and connecting with other investors and entrepreneurs is vital to your success in the industry. That's why we are going to be hosting a pure networking meet-up on Wednesday September 19th at the Lucky Lab on N. Killingsworth from 6-9pm.

Even if you're brand new to BiggerPockets, a first time investor or a seasoned Pro, money lender or contractor, wholesaler or business professional, be sure to be there and meet other members and those interested in Real Estate investing from the Portland area including Portland, Gresham, Vancouver, Oregon City, Willamette Valley (McMinnville, Dundee, etc), Hood River, Salem, Beaverton, and so many more great areas!

This is a FREE event with a bartender that you can order drinks and food. Can't wait to see you there and please tag anyone you know that invests in the area to come!

@Ricardo R. That’s great to hear! Definitely a good route to go. Please do post progress updates.

@Jeff Wallenius CongratulatIons on the move. Did you keep your brokerage in Portland?

@Stanley Pearse No spreadsheet, although you could look and see how much your taxes and insurance have gone up and compare that with how much the market has gone up since 2016 as a place to start.

@Tyler Yontz Portlandmaps.com

Julian Hicks Where is the OP stating that they are looking for a Venture Capitalist? Very different business model. I’ve seen you post about Master Lease Options before. From my experience we have had success master leasing when we were able to demonstrate trustworthiness, professionalism, and in good financial standing. It may not need as much capital as an acquisition but i haven’t found many people that will hand over the keys to someone with no money, no reserves, a weak balance sheet, or low credit. They want solvency and staying power. Besides, there is still risk in signing a committed monthly payment for a long term lease. You’re job is to look at the spread and understand value. Master leasing can be a great tool in an expensive market and I’d recommend at least looking locally before trying to structure a deal thousands of miles away. Check out David Tilney’s stuff for a reputable authority on the subject.