So the percent of the sale attributed to the side you lived in would give you the first $250K ($500K if married) of profit tax free. 

I attribute to the general increase in demand for the Oregon Coast and in particular affordable and developable coastal properties. - Short term rentals statewide have an increasing barrier to entry.

What do you attribute to? 

Rather Fairness and Discipline are the key attributes you need. 

This is a unique attribute to "good" investors/traders on NYSE vs Real Estate.

It is more important than ever to buy properties with unique attributes that are not easily replicated- views, larger lots, walkability/easy access to amenities etc and furnish/manage them properly

This change may be due to increasing competition in similar nature-centric destinations.Flathead National ForestOccupancy This Year: 30.70%Despite its stunning natural beauty, Flathead National Forest's occupancy rates have decreased, which might be attributed to stricter STR regulations and limited local tourism initiatives.Eastern OregonOccupancy This Year: 31.60%Eastern Oregon's rugged terrain and outdoor adventures haven't translated into increased demand for short-term rentals, evidenced by its continued low occupancy rates.Atlantic CityOccupancy This Year: 34.60%Atlantic City remains stagnant with no growth in occupancy, possibly due to heightened competition and evolving traveler expectations favoring alternative destinations.Lake of the OzarksOccupancy This Year: 35.10%With its scenic views and leisurely activities, Lake of the Ozarks is still struggling with lower occupancy rates compounded by an excess supply of vacation rentals.JasperOccupancy This Year: 36.30%Jasper's appeal as a nature retreat is not enough to counteract declining occupancy rates, suggesting possible shifts in visitor preferences or investment saturation.Sun ValleyOccupancy This Year: 37.00%Sun Valley, despite its year-round attractions, is experiencing a significant drop in occupancy, perhaps due to increased competition from similar resort towns.

(Jan 2024)The study’s findings are far below the 12 sales per year for the median agent suggested by the National Association of Realtors’ annual member survey, which the study attributes to sample bias for the survey – successful and full-time agents are more likely to respond to the survey than unsuccessful or part-time agents.The median agent in the study’s result, by contrast, had two sales per year, leading the study’s author, CFA senior fellow Stephen Brobeck, to conclude, “the residential real estate industry is clearly a part-time industry.”Many of the individual agents in the study had other full-time jobs as “teachers, government workers, restaurant servers, commercial employeesOn this, NAR has previously reached the same conclusion.

Do I attribute it to politics?  

If the carpet was installed before the tenants moved in and has sustained significant damage—including cat stains, paint spills, and a ripped area from an office chair—it's justifiable to attribute these issues to the tenants' actions, rather than normal wear and tear.