Also 4th quarter of last year Packwood and county officially did discuss potentially regulating STR's by either limiting numbers or adding a tax to cover increases in local services that are needed.

If the property is located in a MMRP you might want to talk to the local rep to get more info.  

.$2400 - $1265 = $1,135.00 This property is self-managed by an investor locally so no management fee.

My suggestions would be to get active on the forums meeting people and going to local RE meetups.

Create a courteous, professional script and approach.Real Estate Wholesalers: Establish connections with local real estate wholesalers.

The influence of the global economic slowdown permeates from localized markets such as Bakersfield, California, to the expansive horizons of the United States and beyond.

"which has offers for $820k off-market to sell" - Pretty it up, get with a local agent, and get it listed on the MLS for more. 

The level of service that foreigners are used to is not the same as normally provided (at mainly local offices/agents). 

Hey BP Fam,  I currently have a local investor looking to exit his rental business within the next 5 years because he's older in age.

Best is to speak to a local realtor .