Currently, with your layoff situation, you have the opportunity to concentrate on market analysis, studying trends, rental needs, property values, and potential value growth.

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Sharing experiences, discussing local trends, and gaining local perspectives would be invaluable as I move forward with my investment goals.Additionally, if anyone has recommendations on how to find an agent who is experienced and comfortable working with international investors, I'd greatly appreciate that as well.Thanks in advance for any help and guidance!

Driving for dollars and noticing trends in my community How did you finance this deal?

I have a lot of real estate experience, have worked in construction and have tools to work on a property myself.We've lived in Southern and Central California, currently in SW Oregon (went to college, lots of friends here), have family in San Angelo, Texas and near Seattle. 

This will have one more bed and bath which will bring a higher nightly rate but I'd be happy if it performed as well as our current STR.

Are there still opportunities for rental property investing in this current market with the interest rate and houses prices so high? 

In addition, I often request to visit there current residence to see how they take care of the property.5. 

You get to deduct the full 481(a) catch up amount in the current year.1.

Doing all 3 scenarios here would cost about 1M$ to 1.2M.The numbers are:- Purchase price: 1.5M$- Current mortgage: 65% LTV, 2.55% 30y fixed- Property taxes: estimate 25k$/y- Current rental income from two 1bed/1bath units: 2200$/m each- Previous rental income from the 2bed/1bath house: 3600$/m- Property mgmt: 12%- Quote for garage ADU conversion: 500k- Quote for remodel: 400k- Quote for JADU: 300k- Estimated rental income from ADU conversion: 3500-4000$/m.- Estimated rental income from remodeled house: 5000-5500$/m.- Estimated rental income from JADU: 2500$/m.Concerns we have:- There's no comp in the area that sells for more than 2.5M for a setup like this.