To comply with local standards and protect tenants' privacy, make sure the flats have separate entrances, kitchens, and utilities.

Make sure your mortgage doesn’t require you occupy within x days as that could become very problematic if you can’t comply.

In the future, have a process for security deposit return that complies with your local laws and follow it.

@Chelsea Yanc 1) Find a rental application & lease that complies with all state and local laws2) Figure out a screening process, including pulling credit reports.

Thanks for the questionYes it does First - get insurance in place correctly -- use a proven insurance provider -- this is most important Educate seller to not contact the bank Use a trust structure to have the conveyance appear to comply with Garn St GermainBe ready to fix if needed via a deed flip flop or paying off the mortgage These transactions should only be attempted by experienced and ready investors -- those with the knowledge and ability to fix if neededThanks Alan

I told them I would comply with all of this but they would lose their deposit and the tenant who is staying would need to replenish the initial deposit account.

I'm in a similar situation and have given tenant until tomorrow to comply with her lease.

While complying with all real estate and fair housing laws by state and more this allows for a more in depth and accurate decision making result. 

Is there a way to both invest in property in Oregon, and comply with local laws and the community?

Therefore, you would have to comply with their rules to maintain Section 8 tenants in your properties.