I would like to get a fairly accurate figures for my modelThanks much Hi Marinta,For a 2 BR unit at Beach Villas @ Ko'olina, here are some expenses:Monthly AOAO Dues:  Approximately $2200/mo and it includes:  Cable TV, Internet Service, Other Common Expenses, Sewer, WaterElectricity:  Varies but I'd estimate $200-$300/mo.Property taxes:  Around $2k/moCleaning:  Around $200 per cleanMaintenance - minimal as units are very well maintained.  

Are you suggesting accountants never bill hourly or over sell clients on services?

Typically, a property management company that offers full-service can lighten that load – tremendously.

I am in Portland as well it can be a hair tricky to manage there are some rules about asking tenants to leave there are also limits on rent increases see below: https://www.portland.gov/phb/rental-services/renter-relocation-assistance#toc-when-is-a-renter-eligible-for-relocation-assistance-Have you already purchased the property?

Recommendations include moving the patio away from the house and adding a retaining wall.Other considerations:I already have a team in place locally to manage the property and handle repairsI visit the area biannuallyThere’s another couple interested in the property and supposedly making an offer.I haven’t secured preapproval for a loan yetMy credit union only services Oregon/Washington, so I can’t use them for a loanI’m unsure about the process of buying an investment property from out of state, as a first time home buyer, especially since I don’t plan to live in the property myselfWhat I’d like to know:Does this seem like a solid investment opportunity?

If you did pursue a DSCR loan (debt service coverage ratio loan), your primary residence payment wouldn't even be counted in qualifying for the STR purchase later.Definitely purchase the primary first.

@Chris Allen, everything is going up: utilities, insurance, taxes, management fees, service fees, etc.

@Mitch Tauer I'm a PM and real estate broker that services the area. 

Here’s a simplified breakdown:Lease Agreement: Since your buddy signed a 12-month lease in July '24, he is legally protected until the end of the lease term unless the lease has specific clauses allowing early termination under certain conditions.No New Lease Signed: Since no new lease was signed for the new home and no formal agreement was made, the original lease terms for the townhouse still apply.Landlord’s Request: If the landlord wants to break the lease or has changed their mind about the swap, they would typically need a valid reason, like a breach of lease terms, or might need to negotiate an agreement with your buddy (buy out)Legal Advice: Your buddy might consider consulting a local attorney or legal aid service for advice on his specific situation.

The only thing I would anticipate needing in terms of capital expenses in the next few years would be a new HVAC unit which is on the older side, but we have already budgeted for that and have a service contract with a company that manages our HVAC, water heater and oil tank.Am I crazy for thinking that a property management company would be an unnecessary expense in my case?