Section 8 and multifamily aren't for the faint of heart and can be challenging for novice investors both in managing and reselling.

They are 100% and I believe no monthly fees Thanks Tyler!

I am based in Virginia and licensing requirements here seem manageable.

When Helene/Milton hit we had local displacements and I suspended any rising rates (rising naturally due to spike to demand). 

I might suggest you connect with @Chelsea DiLuzio as she recently moved to Milwaukee and is originally from the PNW.

Feel free to reach out and I can share her contact info with you.

I have 0 experience managing STR properties, but lots of experience using Airbnb from my travels 😅 I am halfway reading Avery Carl’s book on STR.

yes and I am starting to see some seller financing that just completely ignores those usury laws.

I also have a ton of property management experience and offer tenant placement.

the little nuances one learns in the foreclosure bizz... states with redemption rights are very tricky... in Oregon the rights sunset after 6 months.. so many investors if they don't have the rights ( ie can't find the person who lost the house) Or does not want to pay someone who bought the redemption rights and is holding them hostage.. they just wait out the 6 months and go about their bizz...