But rule number 1 and 2 in investing is don’t lose money.

Even the funding alone is easier since you now have a cash flowing property that can help you fund your seed money faster. 

So I spent money and did not see anything from the inside?

funds only go into interpleader after months of sitting in escrow. the court just does not hand the money to the seller either.. if not agreed upon the funds go to the state etc.

IE motivate them for money. 

I have always been a believer in getting as much money as possible from the tenant before evicting them to minimize the costs associated with turning a unit because where I work, in an older city with a ton of small multifamilies, those costs can add up even in the best of times.

We own our house in Seattle and are trying to determine the best strategy for our move - what approach would net us the most money over the next 1-3 years.

Good people gave me work, I learned more skill, more money, worked hard!

I was able to get my money back in using business line of credit without touching or doing anything to the property.

Insurance is definitely one of the parts that can be creative and save you a lot of money!