As a new user to BP but someone who has done well with the three properties I’ve owned, I was taking a look through the forums seeing what screening tools others were using and thought it was interesting how much of an emphasis the 2% rule & 50% rule played out as a starting point for many.

It's super fun!

The scenario where this plays an important role is if the permitted uses are ones that do not pay as well as the current "retail" type use.

Should be fun, I will share anything of interest on here should others care to hear what they have to say.

If you are ONLY getting $4k/yr long term historical average on a $200k house, that is 2%, so definitely not the right time or place to play that game. coastal SoCal historical average (going back 40 years) is around 6% ... with 20% down (5-to-1 leverage) that is a 30% average annual return; that is the example I use because that is the example I know, not sure about Oregon but suspect it may be better than the 2% in your example. 

Its not a power play or a scare tactic.

I am brand new to the whole idea of buying, selling, renting, flipping, and any other fun you can have with real estate to make some extra income on the side.  

The more the tenant believes the owners are not doing their part the harder it is to get to an even playing field with them.I have heard about Cozy, but never used it.

- Should be fun!

Have fun!