but wondering if that's getting too close to the West side? 

No state income tax.3. property tax's some of the lowest in the country.4. quality of construction most homes are built with stucco and tile roofs and desert landscape compared to much of the mid west rust belt were its very common to be looking at houses that are 50 to 100 plus years old. and yards grow fast  snow sleet ice all take more wear and tear on your units.we do a lot in most of the mid west rust belt states. the prime motivation is price point and rent to price ratio for those aspects they are the best.

Areas like Downtown, Summerville, and West Augusta are particularly desirable due to their proximity to amenities, universities, and employment centers.In terms of your preferred strategies, it would be helpful to know what type of lending you plan to use.

Hey West, I sent you a DM.  

West Cleveland, Lakewood, Tremont, Old Brooklyn, Parma, west park.  

With Risk Rating 2.0, FEMA looks at several factors to assess a property's real flood risk.Key Factors Considered- Property Location: How close the property is to water sources (rivers, lakes, coasts).- Flood Frequency: How often the area floods historically.- Types of Floods: Includes heavy rainfall, storm surges, and river overflow.- Elevation and Distance from Water: Higher and farther properties generally face lower risk.- Rebuilding Costs: Higher-value homes may have higher premiums due to more expensive repairs.What This Means for Homeowners- Fairer Premiums: Properties with lower risk may see lower premiums, while higher-risk properties may face increased costs.- Gradual Rate Increases: Increases are phased in over time for policyholders who see higher premiums, with annual caps on the rate hike.- More Predictable Rates: Rates better reflect the real risk rather than just being based on a flood zone map.Example Scenario (Simplified)- Old System: A house in a designated flood zone pays $1,000 annually, regardless of its elevation or distance from the water.- Risk Rating 2.0: That same house may now pay $1,200 if it's closer to the water and more vulnerable or $800 if it's higher up and better protected.Flood zones still matter under Risk Rating 2.0, but their role has changed. 

Municipalities changing ordinances has been problematic for STR investors, something that has transpired in my beachside location of Florida's Space Coast.

Yes here's the issue and some comparison, perhaps these are inaccurate:- we already know class A property in west coast has cap rate of 4%, with the 100% occupancy , 50%LTV/4% loan, their DSCR is max at 1.4-1.5.

As a fellow West Aussie who's now living in the US, I can tell you this forum and most of the training/courses you'll see online regarding multifamily investment isn't relevant/applicable in Australia.

Now that I dont fly anymore  I dont think I will ever set foot in that area its just way to far to drive. and personally not a big fan of the Oregon coast  unless  its Tillamook bay to fish for Salmon and Steelhead in the rivers that feed the bay .. thats the only time we go to the coast.. my wife was born and raised on Puget Island in the Columbia river ( Cathlamet) so she wants a summer home there on the island you can get river frontage and nice sandy beach and watch the big ships roll by..