Just remember for every glamorous flip or lucrative rental, there’s a puzzle waiting to be solved, sometimes involving old graves, sometimes involving new regulations, and always requiring creativity and patience.So, the next time you’re having a bad day—your contractor didn’t show up, a deal fell through, or you just discovered your property has a surprise pool—just remember: at least you’re not trying to figure out where the bodies are buried.

The HOA might encourage swift action, but the authority usually lies with the city.PS: Texas counties have more power over land use regulations than cities in some cases, which can influence how properties in rural areas are managed after a disaste

However, I do know septic inspections and repairs are more documented and regulated. 

Any regulations or risks I should be aware of?

Permittable bedroom count is going to dictate your max occupancy load per the myriad of local regulations.

Crime is on the rise, property protections for landlords is nearly non-existent, and development is leaving the area for more favorable regulations. 

@Daniel Windingstad someone else mentioned Florida, I'll just chime in and say Florida is probably not much better for cash flow unless you go C/C- properties, but regulations probably are better than your current situation.

We used to do STR arbitrage, which can work great in SoCal, but regulations are the main barrier to that. 

Florence - Limited current regulation within city limits. 1 hour to Eugene & Airport.

Don't forget to familiarize yourself with local laws and regulations; hiring a local attorney can help navigate the legal aspects.