If you ever need insights on the Portland/surrounding markets or strategies for maximizing returns, feel free to reach out.

Would love to network with some people to get to know the area and the market a little better, as well as to hear about your experiences.

Welcome Joshua, I work the Atlanta market.  

One has been rented out for four years same tenants and the other one is newly acquired and have been trying to find the best platform to market it (furnished finder, Zillow, Airbnb, etc)Would the suggestions from the real estate investors be excessive or something to look into?

And yes you can move the market with just $1M.

If a policy excludes wind coverage (more common in places like Florida where insurance is severely strained by weather and other market conditions) then all wind related events are excluded.In those cases, it's sometimes possible to purchase a wind policy (usually covers wind & hail) which would provide tornado protection.

I don't know if shifting to MTR could generate greater interest but it doesn't solve the marketability issue and all you are doing is punting the root issue down the road. 

Which ones will still deliver in a down market? 

I highly recommend investing in a property management software, such as Hospitable, for syncing your calendar, automating messaging, and scheduling cleans, as well as a dynamic pricing tool, such as PriceLabs, for optimizing your pricing based on market demand, local events, and seasonality. 

Analyze Rental Comps & Market Trends•Look at recent rental comps in the community—not just those from a year ago, but the most recent listings with similar size, layout, and features.