Previously though most of the MTRs stayed 3-6 months, so we've averaged about 3 turns per year, with about 1 week between tenants. 

I am focused on building capital at the moment since it wouldn't be a primary residence for me, so I want to stay under $300K.

You might find VRBO guests book longer stays, vs Airbnb that is weekend heavy.  

There’s a small annual fee for registration, so make sure you stay on top of this to avoid penalties.2.

They are hiring a PM to act as their landlord & to deal with the drama of tenants, the painstaking of marketing, the uncertainty of vetting the right tenant, the headache of a late-paying tenant, & the details of staying compliant with local & state laws.

For fix and flips I want to stay away from total rehabs and focus on properties that need minor work such as kitchen, bathroom, paint, outdoor improvements, etc. 

Best people stay informed anyway.

Therefore, I don't have definite plans for how long I'll stay in Oregon, and consider the possibility of someday returning to the Austin area.

They sell you a package to enter and then find you people to stay and never paid you back!

Everyone will tell you it’s great to get started early, or you can just move after a year, but in the current environment in our region the rent your property will generate after you move out will likely be less than your mortgage, if you are tied to the area and feel confident you want to stay in whatever property you buy for 3-5 years go for it, if you want flexibility rent and throw that money into and index fund.