I could not read the NYT article because you need a subscription, but I found another article that walks one through a numbers exercise of determining the true cost of owning versus renting Do you think this provides similar sound advice? 

From my experience, here are the top five areas in Oregon I would focus on for high value, high potential with upside for multi family investment in Oregon:- Eugene/Springfield/Junction City - In my opinion the heart of the State (at least for MFR RE growth and development) Anchored by the University, lifestyle and affordability, in some places it reminds me of Boulder 15 years ago.

@Ferrode Josephyes, it's in part it's because interest rates are so high. 

@Ashley UndercufflerI highly recommend Andrew Hoek with Dewitt Law.

Yes NH can be competitive, especially in highly desirable towns like the ones you’ve listed.

I found a triplex with 2 long term tenants (5+ years) who I've met and kept their units in great condition, though they are in the units that are not renovated and in turn not paying as high of rent.

But, also as mentioned above, maybe the price is too high and doesn't make sense for investor buyers.

I recommend CA residents look at Reno, Nevada because of the proximity, landlord friendly, low property taxes, and influx of high wage jobs and strong appreciation. 

First I found it to show low rates, now I'm seeing them high.  

I have started analyze the deal and am still working on the details. monthly costs are roughly $1300Potential income is between 8k-9k dependingcurrently only 1 lot active at 950/mnth9 others with mobile homes in need of repair - cost of rehab of all units could be up to 100klot rent would go from 300-400 per without homes in this area seems like a pretty high upside and not very low downside to the deal.