It's not worth my time to deal with the hassle of conventional loan anymore, so I don't even consider it as an option.

Considering you have to do 1 to do STR or MTR, and it's in an HOA as a townhome, I would not even think about it.

So even though the total housing numbers may go up, they are not meeting demand for the working class renters who need affordable housing.

Do you have any insight for me - I really just want to break even; profit would be a bonus.   

First, the bank won't even talk to you without some formal authorization from the owner's estate.Since the owner died intestate, her estate will have to go through probate.

Everything would be in your name and he would be at risk possibly even with a legal agreement.  

Certainly not by liquidating their retirement accounts that just suffered an historic drop in value.Do you feel that Oregon’s bias against landlords is a temporary fad, or a permanent change that may even worsen over time? 

These minor tweaks won’t cost you much, and I’ve seen them help properties in Phoenix and Chicago stand out, even when the paint is a tad faded.So what’s your take - do you think guests these days actually prefer a hint of authenticity over a picture-perfect exterior?

Even if it's in Vegas or Flordia it's still out of state and will require a property manager for the day-day operations.

Focus on properties that align with your criteria—whether it's cash flow, equity potential, or location—and stay consistent, even when setbacks occur.