Top counties for a wise long-term investment

[Lara Nicole]

I moved to Portland, OR almost 2 years ago with the intent to buy a SFH & house hack. However, Portland has declined substantially in terms of homelessness, trash piles, crime, looting & drug use, but despite this property prices are rising. Due to the anti landlord laws & the above I'm considering moving and/or investing in Wa state.

Are there any counties or neighborhoods in Wa state where cash flow is still viable, the market has upswing potential in terms of the job market & economic strength, and the tenant laws are landlord friendly? I'm open to either a SFH or multi-family.