(Vancouver, WA to be exact) If you need any help finding deals here, selling your property etc, don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Knowing that this thing would disappear if i hesitated, I offered all cash with a 15 day escrow and no contingencies.

No, but that doesn't mean that it's bad and wouldn't stand up in court.I understand your hesitation.

Often times, they may be hesitant at first, but quickly open up. 

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, I'm always happy to help out! 

The neighborhood is decent but I am a little hesitant to keep a lock box outside all of the time.

Second issue - I accepted that I would have to refinance the line of credit again after 12 months, to unlock the additional equity in the home, (hesitantly) and applied for the heloc with BB&T who was offering 90% LTV & was actually DENIED because "my debt to income ratio was too high".

If you ever need anything this way, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

My hesitation comes from inheriting these tenants that are paying 700/month then trying to make drastic rent increases.

While this analysis is certainly important, investors in metro areas cannot ignore the upfront time and money required to get an STR up and running.In analyzing a potential STR investment in a metro area, include these estimates as upfront costs (these are strictly furnishing expenses, not including any rehab work):- Living Room: $2k⠀⠀- Dining Room: $700⠀- Kitchen: $750⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀- Bedroom: $1.5k⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀- Bathroom: $300⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀You can certainly furnish a STR for more or less, but these are numbers I try to stick to in putting together a nicely furnished rental that includes personal touches and local flair.If you have any questions about STR investing, please don't hesitate to reach out!