Rental Homes in Salmon Creek/Vancouver, WA 98686

[Brandon Nguyen]

Hello, I am wondering what everyone thinks about owning a (long-term) rental home in the Salmon Creek are in Vancouver, WA 98686. 

I am not living in the Salmon Creek area but thinking about retiring there 10 or so years from now.  I am also thinking of buying 4 bedroom home now or in the near future and renting it out until I move there. Any thoughts or suggestions are GREATLY appreciated.

[Michele Fischer]

Hi Brandon.

I would rather own in WA than OR, although I am sure you will hear both sides.  I feel like Vancouver is a nice size - big enough to find quality property management and trades, but small enough to be a little less urban.

If this is an area you'd like to live in the future it may make a lot of sense.

I might suggest a three bedroom, but will be interesting to see what others think.  There is demand but I'm not sure you get the premium for the fourth bedroom.  I find the larger houses are more difficult to find good market rate comparable rents and they will likely attract applicants that bring more wear and tear.  But I am probably biased living in my teeny tiny downsized space and never wanting to go back to big.  Think about what features you really want.

Suggest you connect with @Dan Z. on this site for some insight.

[Dan Z.]

Thanks for the shout out @Michele Fischer I agree OR laws are more strict than WA, but I'm afraid WA is trying its hardest to become as bad lol...

@Brandon Nguyen Vancouver still has lots of appreciation potential so you'll definitely benefit by owning there long term.

[Brandon Nguyen]

Thank you so much Michelle and Dan!