I would like to purchase short term rentals and be able to qualify as a real estate professional and deduct against by active income taxes.

As a real estate broker, I tend to see activity slow down in the late fall and winter months. 

Although most cities and counties have implemented STR rules or restrictions, in comparison to other regions active and licensable vacation rentals in Oregon are still very acquirable.

Try not to adversely affect neighbors with noise or activity.

Has real estate investing lived up to your expectations? The real estate industry is constantly evolving, prompting us to reassess our strategies and objectives from time to time.What specific features are you current...

It sounds like you won't have any trouble qualifying..In Oregon there are some tenant laws that can restrict active CAP rates, but those with current market rents (or that can attain them near term) can approach double digit return rates.

How many active buyers/sellers is more of a short-term impact, just like interest rates and other things and leading to annual fluctuations.

So with a phone call you have an opportunity to make the right impression to start off the engagement in the right direction. 

We are a military family active duty to reserve and now looking to enter retirement years, so we see how beneficial it is to be close to the base and those amenities.

@V.G Jason 40% of the agents in the whole industry is active, only 20% of the agents closed deals in the last 3 months. 0.005% is an accurate figure for builder agents