I don't know about a fire, but a major hurricane could bring a whole lot of that nasty stuff on shore with a storm surge and wind blown oily water.

Just a word of caution...As implied, you are trading something of value in return for referrals---this could be construed as a RESPA violation if framed in the right light...You are better to pay referral fees for the hard money references, as hard money is construed as temporary financing and not covered by the RESPA guidelines.

In any case, It sounds like they are certainly repairable by a qualified roofer...either with new slates and bibs or as simply as a temporary application of roofing caulk (if they are small and between slates and more work will need to be done at a later date).

Hello,I'm trying to invest in some STRs in the Gulf Shores market.

You're next to Lake Shore drive which takes you to I-55 in 3 min and you off.

You might want to check out Ocean Shores, WA.Washington beaches are NOT California beaches, but it is the ocean and it is reasonablely priced.  

If so, it is temporary.

I'm drawing unemployment right now until I find another temporary job.

Is this a temporary phenomena or not.  

Hey there @Cody Nielsen-  I am a local realtor in incline Village on the (NV) north shore of Lake Tahoe.