How is the weather compared to Maui, and what kind of net income can you expect per year on a small 500ish sq ft one bedroom that's oceanview/front?

I expected it to be no more than 9 however, I experienced a major delay in getting my custom windows (loss of 6 weeks) plus utility delays and a few minor weather delays (we don't get much of that here in sunny So CAL!).

And keep in mind the weather here in the Willamette valley can be daunting for the very long wet dark cold winters.. 

We've been talking about "Billing Back" utilities like water, sewer, garbage to the tenants, but we're concerned there will be lots of resistance since rents are already so low in Spokane.What do you all think?

I was a real estate agent for about 3 years until I was offered a job that I couldn't resist working from 8:30-2pm everyday with two little boys at home and very well paid so I let my REL expire. 

This will be very hard to resist in the early stages of your career.

@Ron Collins and @Taylor Murphy I will try and make it to the meeting on Friday.Im a bit under the weather, but starting to come back to life so I'll be there if Im feeling better.

You might weather problems.

I hope it does, I hope you have a good day, and I hope this works out for you.You cannot seriously expect me to resist.

If you're in it for the long hall and hit your numbers then you should be able to weather the storm in the long run.