Hi Sally - Welcome.If you are considering investing in residential real estate in WA,  be aware that there are major changes coming in state law,  almost certainly including 'just cause' eviction rules (HB2453) this session,   and possibly also statewide rent control (HB2779) (less likely this session,  but IMO very likely in the medium/long term unfortunately)  that both if passed will substantially or even dramatically affect the level of risk, business model, and other aspects of owning and operating rental property.   

I was wrapping my head around what it is to analyze financially a multi family 5 or more units and the process beginning to end.

Upon inspection I see that the yard had brick installed creating a pool at the door and 2 dogs I did not know about, {she had one original allowed},ruined the drainage system by digging large holes and mounding the dirt so the water heads toward the house.

Headed to view the property tomorrow. 

As a recent college engineering grad who formerly had only been exposed to the typical American life (piling on as much debt as possible in hopes of keeping up with the Joneses), you guys have really got the gears turning in my head and have opened a new way of thinking for me.After recently obtaining a good paying job, I almost made the mistake of buying a new truck and taking on some of the other bad debt that comes with most college grads; instead, I have chosen to put my eggs in the real estate basket.

I was wrapping my head around what it is to analyze financially a multi family 5 or more units and the process beginning to end.

I was wrapping my head around what it is to analyze financially a multi family 5 or more units and the process beginning to end.

It also never fails that at the end of the meeting I have several buyers come up to me to exchange information.As you embark on this, you will find that there are things going on in your head that might be preventing you from taking some action. 

I went over your head.

If this is your first property, I fear you might be getting in over your head.