What started off as primarily a second home with the possibility of short term leasing quickly flipped to a STR first and a second home when not rented because demand is so strong right now for STR's in this area. 

I emphasized the quick closing timeline and my ability to pay cash via hard money financing to strengthen my offer.

Trying to find a way to expand our real estate portfolio while also improving our own home.My wife and I lived with family for 2 years, which allowed us to save quickly.

Using a HELOC for the down payment on the second home might be an option, but lenders may require you to wait a few months post-closing on the multi-family before approving new loans.The BRRRR-style approach could work if you can renovate and refinance quickly, but make sure the timeline aligns with your lender’s requirements.

Yeah, that could be a good idea if you're confident you can pay it off quick.

Sometimes, just offering to handle some basic admin work or help with marketing can get your foot in the door.If you’re not sure where to begin, you could take a quick online course to brush up on the tools or skills you think might be useful.

I did a quick check in SLC and while I couldn't find a duplex at that price point and what I did find was pretty far out from downtown, but would something like this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/141-E-Nort... be of general interest?

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

If you want immediate answers and help on a certain subject or area, multiple experienced members and leadership team members will be pretty quick about answering questions or connecting you with the right person through slack. 

Are you leaning toward a quick sale so you can focus on Oregon, or do you see potential in holding onto this Florida home as a cash flow play?