It may be helpful:I can give you some general info on insuring the property:Here are some things to look for from an Insurance prospective:1.Any in-ground tanks (active or inactive)2.Any Knob & Tube or Aluminum Wiring3.If built before 1978, does the building have Lead Safe certifications4.Any wood stoves or secondary heating units.

They have been talking about it for almost 20 years and have never broke ground.

I have a few brand new homes popping out of the ground in Canby Oregon.. msut of Portland proper is very old the new builds tend to be skinnies or expensive . 

A builder that knows the area very well.

Hi Kaleb, I live in New York as well. 

A PM offers so many additional services in addition to things you cannot do yourself - like simply having a 3rd party between you and the tenant.

A common term for these is payroll loan, but there is other terms as well.

Hi John,I like playing with raw land, too, in Snohomish county, WA, just north of Seattle. 

Last, like i tell many clients, "just because I have a program doesn't mean you will want it". 

Well, STR can work well for people who own a vacation house for personal use, and just want to generate some extra income when not in use.