I've helped 6-7 different investors move money from Oregon to Wyoming in the last 15 years and they are all happy they made the move.Consider finding a market that has a better long-term outlook, economically and legally.

When I buy property, I am long assets. 

As long as the city considers your property a true SF, you shouldn't have any issues getting this permitted (in theory, yet to see how some municipalities will handle this law).

Trying to figure out whether is it worth transitioning my 2br 1ba 1100 sqft unit to midterm rental from long term rental in Renton WA?

There's no way it takes that long to shovel the sidewalk on a building of that size.Shop around and I'm sure you'll find someone that does it for much cheaper.

Quote from @Kelly Giarrocco: I bought a vacant property on Sherriff sale last year on the ********** site.1.

The way it comes across is that his insurance payout escapes taxation, as long as it's below basis/purchase price. 

@Saul Vargas what other city saw a 23% increaes last year?

This has been a LONG time coming. 

Over the last 10-12 years, the city’s been on a steady climb, and for good reason.