.-- Starts picking back up end of February when this tenant pool starts getting their income tax refunds and aren't broke anymore.6) Section 8: where is the property being advertised?

Prioritize properties with strong rental potential and set aside reserves to handle unexpected costs.Finally, familiarize yourself with tenant laws in your target market, especially in Portland, and consult a real estate-savvy CPA for tax efficiency and legal considerations.

What an investor gives up though is tax bene's and the chance ( well at least proforma wise) that you bought at X cap rate and can sell at Y cap rate and there is a big profit that is added on to your returns. 

If anyone has experience with furnished LTRs, I’d greatly appreciate your insights or tips!

The land assessment value is on the tax assessor's site in every county, but that doesn't hold a ton of relevance in my opinion.

If she gifts the home to you, you inherit he cost basis and owe all the taxes.

This type of investment can also offer great tax deduction, depending on your situation.Best of luck on your first deal, feel free to connect with more questions.

I have a tax firm that specializes in working with real estate professionals/investors.

After collecting tenant pass-throughs for the year, do you pay the property taxes at the end of the year or the beginning of the next year?

@Helena Goyvaerts it will be tough without 2+ years of USA tax returns showing you are profitable.Higher interest rates have negatively affected most lenders and many of them are getting more aggressive with offering more flexible programs.