Are you frequently out there and do you feel that you're regularly finding and completing deals despite not being local? 

On a side note, are there any frequent natural disasters that are prevalent in this area?

Actual numbers post report:5 year property = $42k15 year property = $120ktotal building cost = $204kActual Tax Return ~Married Filing Jointly~$82k in W2 income~$150k in self employed income netting $52k in K1 income~$11k in capital gains from stock market investments~$60k in rental income from Schedule E and $215k in depreciation expenses ($162k from cost seg bonus deprecation & the rest from first year costs / capital expenses)We ended up with an AGI of -$80kNuances & Thoughts - Most frequently, Cost segs are focused on high income investors. 

Property managers frequently encounter the need to repaint walls in more neutral tones to create a universally appealing atmosphere that can attract a wider range of renters.

I deal with operators looking for this type of arrangement rather frequently.

I vacationed pretty frequently in the area, so I know that there are a whole lot of STRs there and its probably one of the most competitive markets. 

We love the Oregon Coast and frequent Cannon Beach and Manzanita often!

Just wondering -- I'm an agent and work with investors from CA frequently.

@Ali Boone I chose those two areas because I live in Portland now, and I'm from Detroit Metro/ Northern Michigan and frequently visit.

This area does have frequent flooding issues.