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There has been significant growth, especially with tech giants setting up operations, driving up property prices and job opportunities.

I'd appreciate if you could expound on your thought @JohnWarren  One simple explanation is that 1-4 units considered in Residential category.

By sheer force I've learned the hard way where you can, cannot and should consider purchasing a permittable vacation rental on the Oregon Coast. 

From what I've read, the trickiest part is getting each tile level when you set it in place.  

Before I move out of an owner occupied property, I'd consider taking out a HELOC on the accumulated equity. 

You might have to consider other sources for your capital to buy your next investment.

@Sam SchlosserWhen considering a real estate deal - throw the word “friend” out, you should not have friends who are business partners.

I am considering asking the owner to bundle the house and the land together for a total of $90,000.

-It's essentially free for landlords (at least with Guardian) once it's set up, because the cost of the service is included in the tenant's monthly water bill.