I find it's very personal, and dependent a lot on your goals, resources, risk tolerance, location, experience, etc.

The biggest mistake I see out of state investors make is relying on others too much for direction and guidance instead of doing their own due diligence and building their own team that they actually meet and interviewRelying on one person who alleges that they have a 'team' built already that you can use as well can be a costly mistake.

Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?

I have a feeling this is designed to maximize retention of now dislocated persons. 

@Mario Morales - Personally, I would do some research in your target market and search (even it on zillow) for 2-4 family properties and see what agent(s) seem to transact the most in that space.

You will never pay more tax in recapture than what you originally deferred, assuming your personal tax rate stays the same.

Attend in person networking events in your area (there are many in and around Vancouver). 

You can also read our current and past issues on our website or attend our in-person events around the nation to meet us in person. 

Personally, I'd cash-out refinance into a 30 or 15 year loan.

I have found that going that extra mile, like the couch covers etc and making sure the person with the disability has the easiest time visiting our place.As someone with a disability (I have a degenerative neurological disorder) and use a cane, I like to make sure folks with similar issues have a good time.