We made an offer 50K above list price but still didn't get it.

I offered to buy the property from the $28B foreign company which kept them from having to tear down the buildings to mitigate the vagrant problem and also from their obligation to pay the rail road for the long term lease.

If they pass that initial trial period, I offer a 6-12 month renewal. 

A window A/C might keep it comfortable, but it often doesn’t meet the standard for counting it as fully finished square footage.

Local banks typically offer lower interest rates but might require a solid track record and detailed financials.

They don't all offer the same servicers (default management, document services, tracking of taxes and insurance, escrows, etc.), but I am with you that communication and competency are key.

Sometimes when placing an offer --  the POS is not yet available - and when you place an offer you can make your offer contingent upon approval of these items... although in order to have a competitive offer in this seller's market you are basically forced to "assume" the pos violations once they become available (usually 2-3 weeks after it's been ordered) -- you should be able to tell if anything more serious might come up on the POS via your own personal inspection. 

Keep in mind local zoning laws and market conditions in Portland versus Salem—Portland might offer higher rents but stricter regulations, while Salem could provide better cash flow opportunities.Your design approach has proven successful, so continue focusing on appealing upgrades like kitchens and bathrooms, but prioritize cost-effective and durable materials for rentals.

I’d recommend starting by researching markets that align with your strategy, especially areas that offer good cash flow.

I suspect an offer is going out this week on a >3000’ cabin that Garth brooks used to record in.