Reaching out to professionals for insight is a smart move, and many in the industry will be happy to share their experiences.Feel free to message me if you'd like help with financing options or to discuss how you could align your engineering background with real estate investing.

How do I approach it in a financially smart way? 

How do I approach it in a financially smart way?

@Vincent KeeleReal estate investing can be a smart move for those facing challenges in Seattle, such as stringent renting laws and high costs.

Idiots with cash overpay and it prices out the smart investor.You'd have to acquire properties at the auction/sherif sale level. 

Our company, Smart Property Systems used to use Forte for payment processing of rents. 

I currently work in the Information Technology sector as a programmer analyst and am looking to start this exciting adventure toward financial independence using real estate as the vehicle.  

There are so many options out there that bring technology to properties that residents would rather interact with, like texting, etc.

Sellers, this is your moment to get creative—focus on pricing smartly and making upgrades that will set your property apart from the competition.

Then I brainstorm options in a people/process/technology framework.