Hi everyone,
I'm on the hunt for a service that can help me scale up my property evaluation process. Currently, I'm looking for a way to send someone to capture exterior photos of potential investment properties.
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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.

I would also look to "stage" it with your furniture by minimizing and decluttering.

I mostly want to understand how do I go about figuring out the demand / vacancy rates for MTR before investing in furniture etc on my property.

You have considerably less wall space, and trying to fill furniture into that one big space is often awkward resulting in a lot of wasted space that does not really do anything.And while these open floorplans are often promoted as "family friendly" I have come to the conclusion that they are a double edged sword in that respect.

My other thought was to do an outdoor barrel sauna, and/or a stock tank pool for the hotter months.

Furniture is already there.

With an increasing demand for affordable housing options and steady population growth in the area, small multi-family properties are becoming attractive investment opportunities for investors looking to diversify their portfolios.Spokane offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities, making it an appealing location for tenants and potential property buyers alike.

This will also help you be organized when completing taxes and writing off any potential expenses like furniture, utilities, repairs etc. that come with the rental business. 

If the rental is in town, maybe start looking on Craigslist, FB Marketplace and OfferUP for quality used furniture to have as backups?