Hi Shelton, welcome to BiggerPockets!

You can use Propstream to get information, but generally, the spend isn't worth it until you have an idea of what the plan is.

Unfortunately @Gloria C. this happened to you. 

The test results take 10 days to come back.

@Vito DiIennaWhile I have not had to get a Letter of No Objection myself, if I had to do it, I would go right the the DOB, go into the Office that you can get an official Cert of Occupancy and ask them what is the procedure to get the letter.Normally, you will need to provide evidence.

Yes, I could have bought more then, but you could say the same thing today.

Most banks will require leases to be in place first as opposed to month to month tenants.

Purchase price: $242,500 Cash invested: $49,000 This is an older house, built well on concrete block, that is next door to multi-million dollar houses on the water.

Hi Shelia,Yes, the coast markets are pretty fragmented when it comes to regulation.Best options for STR (in order):Lincoln CityManzanitaFlorenceRockawaySeasideIf you need local expertise, @Taj Richardson lives and breathes coastal vacation and investment real estate.

If it is your first, you don't need software just yet-- already there will be such a learning curve from how to manage your place and talking to customers.