In all major cities, especially ones with a higher crime index, unless you study the market and know it, I would never rely on someone else to choose a block.

Those that cannot weather the storm get wiped out.Having cashflow positive properties provides a margin of safety you just do not have with negative cashflow.Why are you focused on buying in your backyard? 

You will meet a lot of great people here that will help you on your journey. 

In my home market of Florida, our insurance rates have made it much harder to have positive cash flow on a CRE deal.

Hello @Camille Romero congrats on getting started on your real estate journey. 

@Jorge Abreu - He used to work for elevate did he not (I believe that is what it said online before he scrubbed his linkedin)? 

So.. can investors still acquire a lucrative vacation rental on the Oregon Coast?

Potential redevelopment or ADU play. 

Line Item Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $500 Business Hour Service Calls $80/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $110/hour + Materials Cost + Tax HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee

@Joshua Simmons Congrats on starting the journey!