Or you’re not budgeting for a great product and will be obsceleted in the near future.My team provides all the above without hefty consultation fees like many STR experts/gurus do.  

That told me all I needed to know.OwnerRez: This is a decent product. 

So will see how that all shakes out for PDX. really the affordable is in Townhouse production by the large production builders thats about as good as it gets..

The E-Myth by Michael Gerber- Start and operate your business with the consumer in mind... not you... not your product or service.

The other extreme is you could be your own GC and price out the various trades you need and coordinate the schedules. 

I have two vacancies in two different markets and it has been extremely slow despite the positive feedback and price. 

Thanks in advance.Hi Vhernadette, the truth is replacing a $500k salary in just a few years is extremely ambitious, even for someone with the right mindset.

@Tom StevensonHELOC money is extremely expensive - if you buy something that is 100% financed, either entirely with the proceeds from the HELOC, or with HELOC money for the down payment and a conventional loan, you will lose money.

The amount of cash-flowing deals in your market is extremely low, so when you get one you should hold on to it as long as you can so you can reap the benefits of that LA appreciation especially if the property is in a good location. 

It's a pretty standard product these days.