My first attempt at renting my SFH resulted in bad tenants damaging my home and I had to fire my property management company. 

If you're going to own what is effectively a vacation home that is shared with guests that enjoy the outdoors, the Oregon Coast offers a little bit of everything from surfing, golfing, fishing, hiking and investing..The bull's eye for STR investment in general is shrinking and constantly moving.

If the plaster is intact (not crumbling, cracking or showing signs of significant damage), it may be safe to leave.

The tenant very clearly damaged the floor. 1.

Mike - Good point, I guess it is all about perspective.Nick - I guess it is an effective tactic for the institution but not good for the buyer...Russell - Good point that the agent should know the market and other agents operating in it.

Hi Tim,There are several effective strategies and resources you can use to stay informed about future development planning in your area, without solely relying on attending city council meetings:City Planning Websites: Most cities have planning department websites where they publish upcoming development projects, zoning changes, and long-term planning documents.

@Kislay ShahHi, I’m hoping you can point me to a resource that explains the ins and outs of real investment estate losses and the their effects on non-real estate income for tax purposes.

2024 Trends to Watch:
- Smaller leases (1,000-15,000 square feet) make up the majority of transactions and movement in 2023.- Tech companies are increasingly starting to call employees back to the office in a hybrid ...

our 3 big oak trees slowly and surely did damage over time, so that's being done soon for about $3000. 

The first two years I had higher repairs and vacancy than expected, but it was bad luck and now things are running smoothly.Last year, I had a fire in one house with a lot of damage.