I do shy away from small cheap houses - 3/1 or 2/1 in bad areas or that are on a pier and beam type foundation.

One or the other I'd say....And IMHO, electric fireplaces look cheap, even the expensive ones.....

I imagine this isn't cheap but I don't see another way.

I like the tub (it wasn't cheap, about 12 grand) but there's not great service options where I live and not sure if I would get it again since I mostly have to take care of it. 

Lastly, the price point is still very cheap here in the sense that you can still find investment deals that hit the 1% rule for 120-180k!

I have flown into north bend many many times I would go on IFR training flights from Aurora and my go to  was first to Newport then shoot the approach into North Bend  which takes you about 5 miles out into the ocean for the procedure turn.. always could find some actual weather there..

Airbnb types are seeking cheap and deeply discounted.

Can someone please suggest a cheap skiptracing software?

This has pluses and minuses.If your property is bulletproof such as no framing - cinder block construction, cement floors, gloss white paint slapped on the walls and a cheap window mount AC, then you are in a prime position to make money with S8. 

Send the notice by Certified Mail AND a separate mailing with 'proof of delivery required' (a cheap date with the post office).Hope this helps.