I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

If you have any favorite forums or valuable tips that you've found especially helpful, Id love to hear them! 

This is what I recommend to new investors who contact me asking if these numbers look good. 

I'd highly recommend house hacking in your local market since you're in one of the highest cost of living areas in the US, especially if you're renting currently and planning on staying in the area for 5-10 years.It sounds sexy to go out and invest out of state for your first property.

I have a Youtube link in my profile with some tips and would be happy to have a call sometime to discuss your wants and needs out of an investment property.

Quote from @Christian Solis: What business entity should I should I structure my fix and flip business and what are some tips I should should keep in mind so me and my partner are protected ?  

I've been reading how the PNW is the worst place to invest. Unfortunately, I live in the dead center of it. If you had to pick a market in the PNW to invest in a long-term rental, where would it be? Especially, if thi...

@Andrae S Wiggins recommend you upgrade your BP membership to Pro to access the BP Calculators to evaluate rental purchases.Play with the numbers to figure out the purchase price that gives you your target ROI.That's the number you'll need to make an offer at, NOT what the seller is asking.Yes, you will get a lot of rejects, but whoever said investing was easy?

I don't ever recommend someone buy a property having never seen or been there.It sounds like @Dustin Hagemaier would be a great resource for you.

I just sent you a PM with a good recommendation!