If you offer more $ for the property than the all cash offers AND you appear to the seller to be highly qualified in the method you are using for sourcing the payment, at some point your offer will be more appealing than the all cash offers.I don't understand why you would consider a 1031 for another property in two years. 

My name is Zapa, and I am born and raised in good ole Kentucky!

I’m really trying to get to the top in of my buy window (1.1m).

Just a tip - make sure you don't just look at the current property taxes. 

The equity in my primary and other properties, combined with my income, provides the flexibility to borrow as needed—and I only pay interest on what I actually use.

Sometimes off-market deals can be a goldmine for seller-financed opportunities.Let me know if you’d like any tips or resources—I’d be happy to help!

I see a lot of amenities you recommended as amenities that increase the quality of stay which leads to a higher guest satisfaction but doesn't really affect my return.

Rental income will still be taxed as Oregon source income, and you will also report it on your California individual tax return as part of your worldwide income.

I would like to sell a couple properties in the future, would I be able to use the 1031 strategy to buy one house that I would use as a primary residence? Would I be able to sell 10 houses in a package and use that to...

If you're in the market for an STR on the Oregon Coast (or really anywhere for that matter) here are some tips to be successful this year: - Know your market.