That may or may not be the case, but my options are limited by the extreme position that Morris Invest has caused on me as a gullible novice investor with limited resources for a 72 y/o.

My entire portfolio is here and cash flows extremely well.

As with most areas, the search for a vacation rental is typically dependent on permissibility of usages and the Oregon Coast is no exception when it comes to increasing barriers to entry of areas and properties that will allow nightly rentals. 

Appfolio is a great program but is extremely large and although we are huge fans, it has its issues.

Chalet Village does extremely well. 

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

The cost of living is extremely low compared to other cities and you can still many many positive cash flowing and 1% deals here.

We've sold over two dozen coastal and luxury Oregon Coast STR's the past three years and our entire day is invested in keeping up with the rules and regulations regarding short term vacation rental usages.

Some smart water monitors can track usage, send notifications to your phone, and you can pair them with a smart valve on the main to kill water to the whole house when they detect a leak.

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