I'm currently based in Phoenix, having originally moved from Washington State.

Isn't he the CPA in Washington, D.C?

We have a few rentals in our town (Tacoma, WA). 

I am in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia)

Less debt, more cash and a better credit score have a very high success rate. when I did my sub to in earnest was pre 2007 when it was legal to rescue someone from foreclosure and then rent back to them.. it is no longer legal in OR or WA to do that..

If you set your eyes to DC or MD suburbs, feel free to let me know and we can connect for an opportunity potentially. 

If you want to invest local but are willing to do out-of-state, you're better off taking your money to WA.

Maybe not as much as WA, but...

It is more of a pain but I understand DC is pretty tenant friendly also. 

I'm now w/ a brokerage that focuses on single family and small multifamily (2-10 units).