I do expect greater development of condos and townhomes and higher density single family communities. - Acreage will continue to be a very hot commodity.

We plan on replacing the flooring and possibly new kitchen countertops. 

Sixteen homes to inspect- roofs, hot water tanks, soft floors, siding damage, decks, porches, furnaces. 

They can also be more forgiving on condos (warrantable versus non) at times.

The first house that I bought was 17 years old, 3 br, 1.5 bath, brick ranch house with hardwood floors, Andersen windows, ceramic tile baths, gas heat and a brand new roof. 

Hello BP Community,I am designing contemporary mountain 2 bedroom / 2 bath cabin in Ohio with a lot of tourists interest year round and four season weather.Here's some amenities that are going to be in the cabin:hot tub on 2nd floor with walk out from each bedroom;wood burning fire place in great room;nice fire pit outside;debating: is putting soaking tub with electric fireplace will be a good investment?

(Previous rent was $1,300 but we're about to put in a brand new kitchen from the studs, new flooring throughout the house, new furance, adding A/C, etc).So do we just pay for it all upfront and mostly drain all of our savings, or do I let the rent pay for it and utilize our other savings to get a second property this spring/summer to increase our cashflow? 

Basically, one of the floors was just empty, and they installed a new kitchen and bathroom.

I would say to expect a floor rate of 6-6.50%

We own our primary home in the Portland area, and have had an STR condo in Seaside OR for 2 years.