All Forum Posts by: Keyana Buckner

Hi folx, 

I've owned my home for a year and have done some major work on it to add value to the property. I was wondering if its likely to be able to cash out re-fi after only owning after 1 year? and if so, what Seattle or Washington mortgage companies have you all used that you trust and think will work with me? 

Thanks in advance for all suggestions and tips!

@Brian Hughes Great info! Thank you. 

Can anyone give me some good material to reference when it comes to zoning ordinances in Seattle(King County)?

For Example: What does "Zoned LR1" mean? 

Also curious because Im buying my first property to house hack and I want to be sure I know what I can and can't do on the land as far as Accessory Dwelling Units go. 

Love this post! I will be following this as a newbie part-time investor. You hit the nail on the head, there is definitely a gap in knowledge for those of us who cannot commit to this full time but want to start the journey somehow. 

@Michael Haas this information is invaluable! Thank you! PM'ing you with a few questions. 

@Doug Sipes yea I hear that. I plan on getting pre-approved for sure, but with 15k in cash and even with an FHA loan and putting 3.5% down. I still don't qualify for much in the Seattle area. My curiosity is still piqued at the thought of finding a seller financing set up. I am not above some good old hard work with letters, calls and door knocking. :)

@Derek Bunyard Good info! Thank you!!

@Dave Skow @Jake Alger Thanks for the feedback. This is good to know. I guess I was looking for an alternative to regular financing because I don't have a ton of capital to qualify for homes in the area. I'd have to look in the surrounding areas like Tacoma and so on to get something big enough to house hack. I don't really want to live that far out since I work in Pioneer square and my partner owns her business in Seward Park. 

@Dennis M. I have 15k at the moment. Just trying to figure out how to get something for myself with a little extra space to rent out as well to supplement the mortgage payment. 

Hey folks, 

Im a newbie investor who isn't looking to make my first investment out of state. Seattle is my home for now and where I want to do business but it's intimidating and expensive. I've decided I would like to buy my first home here and home hack it for awhile while I continue to learn about Real Estate and what kind of investor I want to be. 

Seattle isn't really friendly to those who cant purchase with an all cash offer so I am interested in finding other creative approaches to this problem. I'd like to hear if anyone has had any luck with seller financing in this area? Is this a viable strategy or am I out of my league? 

Please link articles that could help me outline the positive talking points around this option. How does this ultimately benefit the seller? How can I convince them to agree to this? 

Hi Willy! Im a newbie investor in the Seattle are too! Who also plans to expand my portfolio by 100% this year. Love the way that sounds haha but I am planning on going from 0 REI's to 1 :). Out of curiosity, What made you pick Pittsburgh? I've been really interested in the Kansas City or St. Louis area. Seattle feels far out of my reach as far as it being approachable to a beginner.

If you ever wanna grab a coffee and chat, I am looking for more local investor buddies to bounce ideas off of.