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All Forum Posts by: Travis Rogers

Travis Rogers has started 12 posts and replied 83 times.

Post: Finding rentals in expensive Eugene Oregon

Travis RogersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
  • Posts 90
  • Votes 49

@Andrea Heffernan Over the past three years I personally invest in TX and FL. Red, safe, growing states. Both have done well. Wherever you invest, make sure the location is good. I wish you all the best!

@Dan Z. property tax is the downside for sure, but still a win over what I had been doing in the past in Oregon with all the growth in TX and FL

I moved all of my assets out of Oregon last year, liquidated literally everything. I started moving into Texas 3 years ago, and Florida last year after liquidating my Eugene assets and moving myself to Florida as well. Those are my two states of focus, I have done substantially better profit-wise, and if I need to evict I do so easily with no problems. Oregon tied my hands on too many things.

I personally wouldn't invest in Oregon, but agree with you there will be opportunity on the buy side as literally every week in Oregon landlords are moving out over the past couple of years. Oregon has one of the highest exit rates in the U.S. which I feel will eventually will slow pricing. Florida prices are appreciating still, rents are still staying up as well. I don't foresee that in Oregon due to the lack of demand and folks moving to other states, while 1,200 per day move into Florida increasing growth/demand. Buying right as you're looking to do is key, but I also want the growth that leads to appreciation and rent growth. 

Oregon caps rental increases. If taxes go up faster than rent increases you can get to a point where you're losing money monthly. This happened in NY and other places with rent control. I personally stay away from any rent control areas, one less thing I want to worry about if I can control that.

Those were my thoughts, they're free and you get what you pay for but that's my two cents haha. Regardless of what you end up with I wish you all the best. Time will tell and it's been very hard to gauge lately. Hoping for a good 2023 and beyond, I think it's going to be a wild ride. 

Post: FOR SALE Turnkey WEST TEMPLE SFH's - 11 Month Remaining Lease

Travis RogersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
  • Posts 90
  • Votes 49

@Barry Ratliff Thanks for the offer, I have a realtor if I list, but may just long term hold this one. Would prefer to sell but timing is not good. Thanks again

Post: FOR SALE Turnkey WEST TEMPLE SFH's - 11 Month Remaining Lease

Travis RogersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
  • Posts 90
  • Votes 49

I have two 3/2 SFH's in West Temple Texas. Both have fantastic tenants that have been there for years, and have ~11 months left on their lease. I'm now a commercial/storage investor and looking to sell one or both of these as turnkey rentals (existing tenants would stay at least through the end of the lease). About 18 months ago, in between tenants, one of them was remodeled and made ready for rent so it's in good shape. The other one was about 3 years ago, same thing, and it's still in good shape.

Both tenants pay on time, every month, and have been for years, no lates (can confirm this with bank accounts and property management statements). Both have children in the schools and are not looking to relocate right now so these could be long term tenants. One pays $1870/mo, other is $1485/mo. 

West Temple is a great location for rentals due to the neighborhoods, proximity to shopping, etc., and great school districts. The only reason I'm selling is because I'd like to pull my equity to invest in larger, commercial assets. If you're interested let me know and I can get details over to you. 

Post: Finding rentals in expensive Eugene Oregon

Travis RogersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
  • Posts 90
  • Votes 49
Quote from @Troy Walling:

@Tom Fidrych and @Travis Rogers, thank you very much for the response. I will review those words of wisdom and consider your advice carefully. I currently live in Knoxville Tennessee which is a red state and is currently seeing large population growth. I might consider jumping in with long distance rental property investing since I know the Knoxville area already. I appreciate your -advice and thoughts! 


Troy, Knoxville is a great place to be and invest! Go Vols, great win last weekend! For out of state investing I recommend a good property manager and network, if you're in Knoxville you may already have that. I believe you'll find properties that pencil out much better in Knoxville, and that Knoxville will appreciate more rapidly than Eugene. If I had the time I'd try to acquire self-storage facilities in that area. As you mention, you'll see a lot of growth there for sure. 

If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out anytime. Long distance has it's challenges, but so does Eugene. Something to consider at least, maybe pick one up locally and get it rented before you leave town. Once it's rented it's just a matter of making phone calls to plumber, electrician, etc. most of the time. If you have a support system in Knoxville, that will be a huge help

Post: Finding rentals in expensive Eugene Oregon

Travis RogersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
  • Posts 90
  • Votes 49

@Tom Fidrych totally agree. I not only sold all my property there, I moved to a red state myself. @Troy Walling beware if you do become a landlord in Eugene, Tom's points are some of the other reasons I wouldn't recommend it. Spot on Tom! Also, keep in mind what they did during covid allowing tenants to get away without paying rent, etc. 

Post: Finding rentals in expensive Eugene Oregon

Travis RogersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
  • Posts 90
  • Votes 49

Hi Troy, I lived in Eugene up until recently. I invested out of state for several reasons, one of them price. I got in for much less out of pocket, cash-on-cash was nearly double, appreciation was just as good if not better. I would suggest looking into out of state investing in the right state. It will cash flow far better than Eugene and the percentage of appreciation can be just as good as well depending on the area. On top of that, and usually very important for getting started, the cost to entry is usually much less. Next year we should get to a buyers market which should help in your situation as it's been a sellers market for a while now. Whatever you choose, all the best in your real estate journey! Enjoy Eugene, and Go Ducks! 

Post: Out of state investing

Travis RogersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
  • Posts 90
  • Votes 49

@Eliott Elias Temple Texas for me, right next to Killeen. I lived in Oregon and bought residential in Temple TX, and commercial in Belton TX. I now live in Central Florida and going to capitalize here locally next year when the buying opportunities become more prevalent. @Ruchit Patel what part of Florida? I'm outside of Orlando  

Post: Investing in Rental Properties in Eugene, Oregon

Travis RogersPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
  • Posts 90
  • Votes 49
Quote from @Kaira Resch:
Quote from @Travis Rogers:

@Tyler Baltus I live and have invested in eugene. I also have the best realtor in town, just referred him to a friend who had great results as well. I've worked with him for over 10 years now, certain months he's #1 in Lane County, but he's always available, and a nice guy! The market is hot here, so I'm not seeing deals, but feel free to reach out with any questions. Just a heads up, I'm on vacation with my son so my responses will be delayed. All the best!

Hi there Tyler, looking to invest in Eugene. My husband grew up there and we love it. Looking at single family for now. You mentioned you had a great realtor, when you have a chance could you pass on his info to me. Thanks!

 Hi Kaira, I believe you were referring to me with the realtor. If not no worries, but if so, his name is AD Smith. He's at Keller Williams in Eugene. All the best! 


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