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.

You should be asking for the lease, estoppel, and verification of all of the expenses that the owner pays for.

A Home Equity Loan is usually a chunk of money you get up front and start making P&I payments on right away for a set amortization period.

Hi Everyone,In terms of rehabilitation for a house that you might want to flip or rent, what is the best strategy to analyze how much rehab might cost you.

Looking to connect with local investors in each market and discuss the pros/cons.

Trying to make sense of a deal right now and something hit me last night.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

In contrast the one with a bunch of deferred maintenance has been enough of a headache I don't want to buy number 3 (primarily because I am not as good at painting and handyman work as I thought and have much less free time to work on it than I thought). 

I'm no expert, but I know several people who have had loans called due on sub to deals because of the way they structured their insuance policy.

And then have equity to make a second purchase - but this time without the constraints of the 1031 timelines.