Clackamas county (slightly less expensive) or Washington county (intel,Nike,Apple,Microsoft) these tech companies have increased the cost of living and house prices  (it’s higher than downtown pdx) but the neighborhoods are good and safe. 

When I rehabbed the basement I tore out the existing drywall ceiling and added sound-proofing insulation followed by a 5/8" fire-rated drywall thinking that would be enough, but apparently the tenants can hear us walking, the dogs claws (we have hardwoods) as well as the TV.

Outside of my principal & interest costs, here are my monthly expenses:Electric: averages $300Water: averages $50 (including irrigation water for lawn)Management (includes weekly pool care, trash cans out & in, pest control): $280HOA: $52Property taxes: $400Insurance: $325Lawn care (weekly): $100Florida STR license: $15Niceties (internet, tv services for guests): $100, and this is generous as I include some stuff I pay for from my own house that would cost more if I didn't. 

So when I moved out, I kept the furniture -- including a huge wall-mounted TV -- and rented it out on Airbnb full-time.

Under Reason for Amendment it says, "300 Apple Street is located on a residential street primarily consisting of single-story detached dwellings zoned TN-E (Traditional Neighborhood Existing).

this is math right out of a TV fix and flip program that just talks gross numbers and never any nets.. 

Before the late 1970s there were no real estate gurus, no real estate investment courses, no house flipping TV programs, no real estate get rich books, no real estate investment clubs, and what experience the general public had about real estate was limited to buying their personal residence. 

We stage every house every time...If you have an area that may cause questions 'Can a queen bed fit in here' or 'Where do I put the TV' or 'How do I center up the room'...staging is crucial. 

Eric I think we have touched on this before on appreciation.we do need to compare apples to apples.. 

HOWEVER, there's a great demand from travelers and tourists who need a place to stay in the Big Apple.