Why a Buying Mania in Washington State?

[Alyssa Miller]

Can anyone explain why it is so difficult to buy a cash flow positive property in Washington state (Tacoma area specifically)?

My partner and I are looking to house hack and each place that looks to be a good deal gets bid up nearly 50k, to the point where the numbers don’t even make sense.

What advice is there for house hacking in Tacoma? How do we make a place cash flow positive in such a volatile market