Do you happen to know if they lend in OR or if they don't, can you recommend another lender who might offer the 10% down second home loan product? 

As a brief, useful source of info, I recommend the sections of David Greene's BRRRR book on contractors.

This is what I recommend for you to get started in your real estate journey:1.

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@Marius FleischerYou will have 50% of people tell you that you should invest there and 50% say otherwise or provide areas they feel are betterEach area has positives and negatives - my recommendation is to visit each of these areas then shortlist them and continue to figure out where to invest

Block out any negativity or any recommendations to dissuade you from pursuing this business.

Thanks, Ken Bailey I would recommend checking out AirDNA - their data has proven to be pretty consistently good in this regard

Depending on what feedback you’re looking for, I recommend connecting with @David Espinosa and @Andy Edge.

I highly recommend starting by tuning in to the BiggerPockets podcast.

I'd recommend talking to a mortgage broker that specializes in non-QM loans including "2nd Home" vacation loans