Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

As mentioned above, Portland has more restrictive rules than most of the state of Oregon.

You might find a local credit union or community bank that will go to 95 -100%.At one point I called 2 different VA Regional Loan Centers regarding this section in the VA lenders handbook:Assumability - The second mortgage should not restrict theVeteran’s ability to sell the property any more thanthe VA first mortgage.

They have a first post restriction, but they have VAs monitoring that before it gets to moderators first and they just let everything through.

If this sounds like your perfect playground, go for it :) There are STR restrictions in these areas, so make sure you know what you're buying before you do. 2.

Some HMLs have lending restrictions by state.

There may be restrictions on when you can exit and how you exit.

They tell you right at the start in which states you can apply this freely, which states have certain restrictions and which states you cannot do this without a license. 

This allows investors to maximize their returns without having to directly face the more restrictive regulations.What do you think about this alternative? 

These 2 platforms don't focus on MTR but vacation rentals so using Furnished Finder is a better way to get those longer term folks.I have always been a bit concerned about the area's penchant for restrictions.