We pay the fee but we do not expect that it provides any real asset protection because our properties are not owned via the LLC. 

Lenders are still unfortunately tend to be very conservative on the rent-by-room (SRO) type arrangements still - its an area that really could use some better understanding out there but just be careful with expectations because a lot of the treatment of these properties (even if nothing like a old-fashioned "boarding house") can be tough

It usually comes from the seller (although this may be changing in the future).

Crime is relevant, but much more important is house specific data, jobs data, location data and management data.Two, ask questions about how a turnkey company or management company if that is not provided is going to deliver the results you are seeing on paper and expecting. 

In your opinion, does this make a difference if we wanted to sell or refinance on it in the future?

I would expect to pay in the 800's for something on the beach.Rockaway Beach OR - Much more touristy than Moclips.

From there, I would like to get into flipping and short-term rentals in the future. 

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