5 tips i should keep in my mind when buying  rental property? 

@Brian KingHi Brian, Welcome to Bigger Pockets!  

I think access is a major stumbling block to the Oregon coast. its just a long way from everywhere.. and the amenties as you state that are missing.Its super popular though for Oregionians no doubt.Keep in mind though from Jenner CA north through Ft.

I live in the city and have a freakish map of it in my head that my wife is still shocked by when she gives me an address ("2100 block of _______Ave.?"

In many cases bigger banks or lenders have specific programs that cater to first time home buyers and investors. 

Hi @Herb Mitchell Welcome to Bigger Pockets and best of luck to you! 

I attended a REI conference back in October 2024 prior to knowing anything about Bigger Pockets or investing in general, and it gave me the motivation to seek out information and shoot for my first couple of deals in 2025.

Through reading and learning this criteria a little more I happened to stumble upon Bigger Pockets and I am more than thankful for that.

We liked the idea of partnership on a bigger project with the specific MTR strategy in order to increase NOI and exit in 3-5 years.

Lower property taxes, affordable housing compared to LA (CA buyers are usually cash buyers because what they net from their smaller home in CA can get them a bigger home here, often covered by what they net from their CA sale), allergies (smog), and politics.