You'll also want to partner with a knowledgeable realtor in planning the exit to help you understand what features/amenities/whatever are important in the rehab and which arent, as well as what an expected ARV will be.

Would love to hear from some agents on this forum as well. 

Also, Home Depot holds free workshops as well.

Rock solid rental while the money is in the stocks doing double duty as the principle investment as well as your down payment equivalent.  

Do one, then worry about how to set it up.

I am as well in this same position!

Location, Location, Location not only helps set you up for success with your STR but will also pay off in the long run when you go to sell.

I understand that you are in Oregon, so, you will have to check your state and local laws as well as your lease.

Take your CAPEX reserve fund contributions seriously and be conservative with the amount you'll be setting aside for reserves in general.

All of our apps are first come first served so we dont rank them super often, but I believe appfolio allows you to set your requirements and will advise you whether or not an applicant meets the requirements as well.