Cashflowing Properties in Western Washington

[Jake DeAtley]

Hello BP friends,

I've been extremely laser focused in on trying to get into real estate investing this year and have a goal to buy a good cash flowing deal before the end of the year. Ideally a 2 to 4 unit in Thurston county, however I would be willing to get into surrounding counties and/or single family if the deal was right. I've been using various websites and tools to look for deals, but we all now the MLS is really hot right now. Is it just me, or are the only potentially decent cash flowing properties (at least on the MLS, Redfin, Zillow, etc.) in Grays Harbor County?  I generally go by the 1% rule as a first test, and almost nothing meets that criteria in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, and Pierce counties. Thoughts? Has anyone bought a good deal on any of these websites recently?  I definitely need to start getting more creative.... Hmmm

I appreciate anyone and everyone's input!

Key Words: Washington, Greater Seattle, I-5, Tacoma, Olympia, Tumwater