Check out your local real estate investment club which is a good place to start.

Partnering with Don and Peter provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Converting your single-family home into a rental property involves several considerations to protect yourself and ensure smooth operations: Establish an LLC:Liability Protection: Holding the rental property in an LLC can protect your personal assets from potential lawsuits related to the property.Tax Benefits: An LLC can offer tax advantages, such as pass-through taxation, where rental income is taxed at your individual income tax rate.Insurance:Landlord Insurance: Ensures coverage for property damage, liability claims, and loss of rental income.Umbrella Policy: Provides additional liability coverage beyond your landlord insurance, offering extra protection.Deductions:Mortgage Interest and Property Taxes: Continue to deduct these expenses.Depreciation: Depreciate the cost of the property over 27.5 years, excluding the land value.Maintenance and Repairs: Deduct costs related to maintaining the property.Property Management Fees: Deduct fees paid to the property manager.Filing Taxes:Schedule E: Report rental income and expenses on Schedule E of your tax return.Separate Accounts: Maintain separate bank accounts for rental income and expenses to simplify bookkeeping.Lease Agreement:Solid Lease Terms: Ensure your lease agreement is thorough, covering rent amount, due date, late fees, maintenance responsibilities, and eviction terms.Legal Review: Have the lease agreement reviewed by a real estate attorney to ensure compliance with local laws.Tenant Screening:Background Checks: Perform credit, criminal, and eviction history checks on prospective tenants.References: Contact previous landlords and employers for references.Property Management:Regular Inspections: Schedule regular property inspections to ensure it's being maintained properly.Maintenance Fund: Set aside a reserve fund for unexpected repairs and maintenance.Moving Out of State:Communication: Maintain open communication with your property manager.

In regards to your last post, can you get a police report showing the activity? 

Feel free to share your experiences and insights as I am eager to hear from those actively involved in the market.  

Partnering with Mark Cantieri provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Consider factors like flight convenience, property management options, and your comfort level with the local market conditions.

There has been a ton of activity though in the last 5 years.

We host a STR focused hot sheet that at presents shows 100+ active or eligible STR's listed for sale- Exclusivity & Trajectory: As popular as STR's are, there really aren't that many (homes in general) on the Oregon Coast.

Partnering with Mike Vasbinder provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.