There are investors buying in every market every day.

Consider using a mail house like Ballpoint Marketing or Open Letter Marketing. 

That's about how many overall residential homes are on the market along the entire 400ish mile long rugged and majestic Oregon Coast at any given moment. 

Any other possitive factors  - stable tenant base  - alarm systems  - regular checks on the property  - no pets  - Lead safe certification  - newer roof, plumbing, electric, etc..Anything to balance off the lossesBe prepared that it may end up in a non-standard (surplus lines) market for a couple of years.If you did not have flood coverage before, see if they will continue the current policy if you get Flood coverage and increase the property coverage deductible. 

Hi All, when you're doing in-depth market analysis/research for specific markets, what's your go-to for detailed data? 

I would not play around with creative finance in terms of spending time trying to find it because it will end up not being the best use of your time unless you have marketing money and understand the different scripts and way you can help people with seller finance or sub to.

I just got one last month that had been on the market for awhile and after moving out it's around 13% when estimating 10% Vacancy and 10% management fee, both of which I won't be paying on for a bit. 

A true market expert with experience will be able to share priceless professional advice! 

Some people do invest hoping for market appreciation, but while property value can come or go cash-flow once in your pocket is yours forever and you have the ability to use it to make more money!

It's also a tough market in some areas especially if you're trying to buy limited inventory and you'll have to keep putting in offers.