I’m purposely self managing this unit to learn the good and the bad… safe to say that’s happening haha.

The catch is this information comes with educational modules and wealth building investing techniques using the HELOC approach for 2k or 4k respectively, depending on which package you opt for ... of course. 

Then I assume major damage, just to be safe if he won't allow an lookee see first.

The neighborhood is critical so you're smart not to purchase in an area that isn't safe to live in.

I agree in that the easiest way to go about this is to sit him down and in your best manner state that there are inconsistencies and you'd like additional documentation as you do have an obligation to uphold (in keeping the current tenants safe and ensuring this person is who they say they are).

To reduce your exposure to changes in the market and recessions, diversify your portfolio by making investments in a variety of markets, property kinds, and investment techniques.

A few days ago, I bought a really cheap property in a semirural lower-middle class, but generally safe area.

Most new STR investors are purchasing the cheapest product they can find and filling it with average amenities as they think it is a "safe play".

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In most of the Portland Metro I would say a 5% vacancy rate is safe for running numbers, in Forest Grove I would bump that up to 9 or 10%.