When I search for househacks, I try to idenitfy value by finding a mismatch between square footage and bedroom count.

I live in Washington State where housing prices are pretty high and couldn't afford a rental property out here so I starting looking on Zillow for places that were more affordable and came across Dayton and the numbers seemed work out so thought I would try my first rental out.

They all are just computers making guesses based on other rentals in the area and adjusting for things like more square feet.

This is a Maryland Historical Property, zoned for residential high density, with specific limitations on its usage due to its zoning.The property is massive, offering 8,276 square ft of space, including 5,445 square ft of finished area, and it features a substantial driveway.

Purchase price: $164,000 Cash invested: $300,000 Sale price: $995,000 2,900 Square Feet5 Bedrooms 3 BathroomsUniversity of Arizona Adjacent What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

It contains 9,328 square feet of retail space 5 tenants.

The price per square foot quote is a tricky measurement to go by.

Talk with your local labor and industry (that's what WA St calls it) for definition of employees.  

While you can't force them to complete it, it’s a helpful document to have.If you’re looking for more landlord-friendly areas, you might want to explore options in Clackamas and Washington County, outside of Portland proper.

Recommendations include moving the patio away from the house and adding a retaining wall.Other considerations:I already have a team in place locally to manage the property and handle repairsI visit the area biannuallyThere’s another couple interested in the property and supposedly making an offer.I haven’t secured preapproval for a loan yetMy credit union only services Oregon/Washington, so I can’t use them for a loanI’m unsure about the process of buying an investment property from out of state, as a first time home buyer, especially since I don’t plan to live in the property myselfWhat I’d like to know:Does this seem like a solid investment opportunity?