All Forum Posts by: David Pierce

family of five in a duplex out around jblm?   Can't find anything with over 1400sq ft on each side that isn't in need of huge repair....I have four in my family but couldn't find anything of interest under 400k

@kyle parks    that sounds good. ....I think our first home will probably be market as we need to move in fairly quickly

it seems like there are a lot of auctions happening. .....wouldn't know the first thing about that side of investing though I would like to know more

Kerry, 

I'm headed out TDY tomorrow but will be driving home from Stuttgart tonight 4-8pm if you want to chat. ....If not we can connect in a few weeks

Kerry, 

I am also in the same boat. .... leaving germany heading to jblm...... we are looking for a single family in either University Park Tacoma or Puyallup...... based on my research these areas would do well regardless of military changes in climate.... would love to chat if you want. ....my german number is 01723019093. ....hit me up

Dave

I guess my dilemna is I want to have a decent place for my family while I am there, but also a place that is located in a town that wouldn't be totally devestated with large military downsizing......I don't mind a 30 minute commute, but much more than that makes it difficult......Spanaway (eastern side) seems nice with lots of good options, but without the military would anyone live there?  Any other advice would be great! Thanks all

Is the Lake Bonney area still a good place to invest?  I am looking at duplex's specifically!   Thanks

Hey guys,

Wow, lots of great information in such a short amount of time! I guess I feel like I'm in a bit of pinch (atleast with this deal). My wife will be returning to the area prior to me (due to my daughter having some medical issues that need to be addressed at Seattle Childrens Hospital). That being said, we aren't going to have a ton of time to "look for the great deal" this time. Which makes me lean towards a SFH at the right price. I would like to spend under 250k to keep the figures realistic (I will also be taking advantage of the VA loan). I did see one duplex for sale in Bonney Lake I liked, but I wasn't sure how realistic that would be for long term rentals (given the location - seems a bit off the beaten path). Spanaway seems to have the best deals for new, nice, SFH (there is a surprisingly large amount of homes for sale in that area, not sure if this is good or bad)?

Thanks Alex - look forward to getting more spun up and hearing from other investors

I've been in contact with Phil Sharp, seems helpful but I can't speak to how he does business as we have only chatted via email thus far.....seems very tuned into the area and is retired military which I like....