Hi Shelia,Yes, the coast markets are pretty fragmented when it comes to regulation.Best options for STR (in order):Lincoln CityManzanitaFlorenceRockawaySeasideIf you need local expertise, @Taj Richardson lives and breathes coastal vacation and investment real estate.

I had to take a few deep breaths (and even screamed a bit when I was alone) before I could process it.

Train with the one thing you have with you all the time FIRST and then go to external weapons if you like.I hear all the time from some 400 pound fat guy they have a gun and go to the range once a week but if they walk more than 20 feet they get out of breath.  

Your point about Phoenix is also spot-on; it’s amazing how adjusting zoning laws can breathe new life into neighborhoods and support both housing and local business growth.I'd be interested in hearing more about your experience with multifamily projects and any insights you might have on Austin's market compared to Phoenix.

Nature is not friendly, he said: it's either polar winter up there or you can't breath because of the smoke.

You would be a breath of fresh air.

Keep your costs small right now and after some time you can cash out refi and get your margins up a little monthly to give you some breathing room or put more money into it later down the road to make it "higher end" and stand out to flip for a profit. :) I'd have your pm company go out and tell you what's NEEDED for them to make it rent ready. 

Quote from @Ananth Subramanian: First, it's important to take some breaths and relax.

America has the 3 enlightenment Pillars that are true Civilization. 1) Rule of Law, 2) Freedom of speech/conscience, and 3) One life One voteThese 3 ideas are the air we breathe and water in which we swim, and give rise to actual and enforceable property rights, which allows for people to safely save, safely invest, safely create, and safely live a full and expressed life.

But I eventually took a deep breath this past weekend and passed on the opportunity, lol.That's the reason for the question.