New members from Washington

[James Haffner]

Hey everyone! New members introducing ourselves, as recommended. I say "members" because it's my girlfriend Kellie, and I. Working on this project. Were currently living in Washington. 

We're looking to invest in the Marysville/Lake Stevens area. Our short term goal is to purchase a cash flowing property by January. 

Our long term goal is to be able to supplement our income using rental properties. We want either a duplex or a SFR.

I'm kinda curious on how the market is? Are prices high? Is it a good time to find a buy and hold opportunity? If so what factors should we be looking at? Curious to know how to research the success of others who are in our market also. 

Anyways, these are all questions I'm sure have been answered in the forums. So in a nutshell we're Tony & Kellie :)