As a Pacific Northwest native, I’ve seen firsthand how the region’s unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant cities, and year-round attractions make it an incredible place for short-term rental (STR) investments.

Keeping the Vancouver property could provide strong rental income, long-term appreciation, and diversification, but it also comes with tax implications, foreign ownership rules, and management challenges.

@Paige Gardner HM is a great way to get started however understand that it is SHORT TERM FINANCING 6-18 months. 

✅ No risk, no cash out of pocket✅ You work with, cooperate with, the homeowner instead of negotiating against them✅ No tenants and toilets✅ No maintenance or repairs✅ Short-term deals with sizeable assignment fees✅ Those fees can fund long-term strategies like buy-and-hold or fix-and-flipIf you’re an aspiring investor looking for a low-cash entry point into real estate, Cooperative Assignments are an effective strategy.  

What is the long term plan for the city and the state?

In terms of material participation for cost seg I'm good there and meet the requirements. 

I am searching through all the BP threads trying to find the best fit for me in terms of asset protection/law/CPA firm that specialize in real estate investment and have narrowed it down to Anderson or KKOS/Mark Kohler.

I recently did a short term fix and flip loan investor to investor loan for 6 months @ 5 pts and 15% interest rate. 

Rents are at market and I have a mid-term rental in 1 unit.

The key is vetting your lender properly—asking the right questions, understanding the terms, and ensuring the numbers make sense for your strategy.