Definitely.Trying to go OOS for your first REI deal is a bit like trying to surf a monster 100 foot wave before you've learned to swim, or trying to ski a double black diamond for your very first run.Fortunately, there are simpler strategies that are much better suited for a first time RE investor (house hacking, specifically).

Seattle is tough enough to be a landlord in, not having an up to date lease agreement is essentially just shooting yourself in the foot.

I've always felt that someone should want to buy a house before they even step foot into it.

The attorney in the linked article claims the LL must foot the bill for any hotel stay, but I question his source.  

I definitely struggle with trying to find the "best" property but I'm starting to realize that I just need to get my foot in the door with a good property, it doesn't have to have the best numbers.

The increased sell price per square foot should more than make up for the increased cost. 

Considered high earners -- affects my capability to foot the bill of 500k HELOC. 

The seller nor the realtor has ever set foot in the house so they don't know the condition.

No way I would have someone in my STR with us footing the power, propane etc for 90 days.

I see the foot traffic increasing year on year.