That’s the best bet.

I'm willing to bet you work 40 hours a week or less.

Though that is a risky bet in most cases if you don't know and you can lose everything that you invested in.

When we loan money, we are betting on the person we gave the money to.

I think trying to bank on appreciation is never a good bet.

Learned a lot and confident I can scale.

In say Oklahoma, Texas and North Carolina real estate licensees (and by extension their employees) owe confidentiality to all parties.

I bet you are very close to your first deal. 

Austin, I think thats my best bet.

Your best bet is to keep a pulse on the area and fresh listings, but to otherwise venture just north or south.Focus on the areas that are more inviting and often even more monetizing, if you want to improve your chances for a short term rental permit on the Oregon Coast.