Being a broker in Western Washington and an investor in Tacoma, I completely understand the challenge of getting started in this market.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

- If you are putting an offer in on a property to get that property under contract, part of the contract is that you put up earnest money.

I travel the state a little bit and would be glad to chat sometime.

Here are some hard numbers from my end:40k — 60k down payment6% minimum CAP rateMultifamily — 2 to 4 unitsColumbus, OHSome of the questions I have revolve around the actionable steps I can take as well as the hard numbers I should be on the lookout for when analyzing a property as being a good deal or not.I would be more than happy to schedule a call at your earliest convenience to discuss the details.

Over the past 10 years, he and his late wife poured their hearts into building this home (with permits, of course).

If you sold this property would you buy something in Arizona or would you continue to look for properties out of state? 

He's one of the smartest guys I know in the space.

It's okay if some por- tions of ceiling are below this level, but at least 50% of the ceiling needs to be a minimum of 7 ft. in height.

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