Most of my properties have been bought during the winter, I think the investors from outside my local area tend to stay away then due to our snowy weather and cold temperatures making it easier to land the deals.

Next, here are my TOP 10 STR Cities on Oregon Coast (ranked by best to worst in my opinion of cashflow, amenities, beauty, and weather):1. 

I will have to do that when the weather warms up!

You do know that almost every national weather event is less frequent and less powerful than decades ago right?

Charging ridiculously high price is not an issue if you think you are worth that but customer also has the right to chose weather we want that high price kind of service.

The U.S. economy wobbled in the first months of 2023, growing at an annual rate of 1.1 percent, as higher interest rates and a banking crisis dragged down activity across sectorsThe US economy is likely to get worse before it gets better, according to forecasting by EY.

The great thing is that being a California resident, besides good weather, is that you have an additional option to exempt and protect your assets that is not well known but is exclusive for CA Residents; the Private Retirement Plan (PRP).A PRP is a retirement plan that FULLY EXEMPTS ALL trust assets from any creditor attack, so long as it is reasonable and designated for future use in retirement.

You'll need all cash, find one that's been on the market for a while (100+ days), and find that one seller whose pockets aren't deep enough to weather the storm. 

Im not sure weather i want to do be a land lord yet, or just get my feet wet with rehabs, and flips, any suggestions?

E.g. maybe take the family there for a week to enjoy the weather and some hiking/attractions.