I do not accept personal checks under any circumstances for these move-in funds.This agreement is between_________________________________________, hereafter referred to as “Prospective Tenant(s),” and ____________________________, hereafter referred to as “Landlord.”Landlord acknowledges receipt of payment in the amount of $___________ from Prospective Tenant(s) as a non-refundable binder for the property listed above.

Stay away from coastal states until you have experience. 

Tell them to go pound sand. 

At the time I purchased this condo, I was in my early 20's and the idea of signing a document that committed me to anything for 30 years freaked me out, because I hadn't even been alive for 30 years!

We drew a line in the sand and wouldn't deal with folks like this but the reviews took a beating.

Tenant shall not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes, bones, grease, or other substances to be thrown or deposited therein.

I gave a tutorial on knowing your enemy for my location How to Comp Vacation Rental Income Projections in Coastal North Carolina

But avoiding buying in cities in deserts or relatively impoverished coastal towns might be a good idea. 

- Citizens Property Insurance- American Integrity Insurance- US Coastal Property & Casualty Ins Co- Kin InsuranceDoes anyone have any thoughts on these companies?

Hi Sean..fellow Canadian born in Oakville here..I work with international investors regularly here on the Oregon Coast primarily with coastal luxury STR’s and multi family.