There are several articles that do an exceptional job of explaining who, what, where, why and how tax payers qualify for the ‘STR Loophole’ listed here:The Short Term Rental Tax Loop Hole: A Game Changer for W-2 Wage EarnersThe Short Term Tax Rental Loop Hole: What Investors need to know The implications on the Oregon and California Coastal STR market is a strengthening buyer pool for luxury rentals in the $750-1.5M+ range.

And of course, getting financing squared away is key so you know your price range, which will help narrow down locations and strategies.

I'm happy - the floor plan is exactly what I was looking for - tri-level 4/4- which is hard to find in the price range I wanted.

@Drew Poniewaz  I just mentioned a range of reasons why zillow and craigslist delete seller financing ads. 

The carrier rating for Obie policies range from A+ to A-.You are probably aware that many carriers are leaving the State of California due, in part, to the significant regulatory challenges they have with making adjustments to their products that the state always has to review and approve.

And what are you targeting for your price range?

Looking at properties in the $200-$400K range to get started, but may go higher if the math makes sense.  

The typical term of this loan is 12 months and rates range from 10%-12%.

This change facilitates a diverse range of future uses, including office, commercial, residential, and hospitality spaces.Why Invest Here?

As an agent who has successfully helped over 25 house hack buyers in the last in 4 years, and have sold over 500 properties in my career, what you are looking for, in the price range listed simply doesn't exist.