.- Can't see a Senior-Only complex allowing Short-Term-Rentals (STR).If so, SELL.2) What is the history of Association Fee increases and how well capitalized is the Association for future repairs?

But also with low debt or free and clear property that they can easily access any time in the future with a cash out refinance.

One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.

(This is a theoretical future).  

My concern is whether I’d then be locked into only larger deals in the future. 

We're new to real estate and would appreciate advice on our current home in Texas and our future place in Oregon.We love our house in Austin and aren't ready to sell, but as a long-term rental, it would yield (from what I understand) negative cash flow, covering principal and interest but not taxes and insurance.

Good point, if you have plans to sell in the near future, could be better to wait.

Capital Gains & Exit Strategies: If I decide to sell in the future, what are the best ways to reduce capital gains taxes?

You're in Texas, which other people have commented is a gold mine.

Looking at this past week's CMI, it's interesting to see the buyer/seller positioning in the SE-ish area compared to the NW-ish area with rates high 6's in JanuaryStill bullish on W/NW future demand due to TSMC factory and other companies (dashboard snapshot below) but time will tell.