I can't see but maybe the wooden piers are sitting on sonotube concrete piers embedded in the ground which might change things.What I would do is get with a few major local lenders and maybe ask them what they would need to make sure the little studios (that is what I would call them, not yurts) are maximized for value.

I have thought about Ohio as well but may stay local and we definitely need to put time into our STR's to get them better.

It's challenging especially locally these days with today's interest rates.

He and I are members of the local REI (ORREIA: Oregon Real Estate Investors Association). 

It also has the benefit of being local which is great training wheels as you learn how to be a killer host.Now assuming that you mostly want a cool property to stay in sometimes near water and don't want to spend a ton of time managing I really like the outer banks in NC.

I recall reading something along these lines in The Economist, pointing out how hidden fees can vary widely depending on local ordinances.

I also just use word processing to create a guide book. 3 ring binder with sheet protectors.I put in all sorts of things like local menus, maps to cool places etc.

The nat'l trends are definitely not relevant, local is all that matters.

Hi Niece, I'd suggest you get involved with other like minded folks at your local real estate group.

Going from a $232K purchase to a $575K sale is no small feat, especially with a full excavation of the foundation and reframing involved.I’ve got a buddy who tried something similar outside San Diego last year.. he had to reinforce the entire property with a new slab and rebuild the interior layout from scratch.. definitely not for the faint of heart, but his final sale price turned heads in that local market.