Let the construction business evolve and then transition into the development process after a while?

We partnered with Evolve Vacation Rentals and made sure that we marketed very well with great images What was the outcome?

As your needs evolve, you may want to upgrade your agent to one who works with investors regularly.

I do think that the problem will become worse here as in other major cities on the west coast, and I don't really know what the best solution for that is; in my experience people just get used to it in those cities (that's why you have areas people know to avoid in those cities, like the Tenderloin in SF and Skid Row in LA).Sorry I don't have better news for you; I've seen Portland evolve a lot (Portland native, born and raised), I see a decline in quality of life in Portland, but not the real estate market.

I have a call with Evolve tomorrow.

I have a call with Evolve tomorrow.

This is too low to break in WA, but like you said, maybe I should just wait it out for a bit and see how things evolve. 

I have a call with Evolve tomorrow.

. - Most of these areas have a lot of management companies -- ranging from local to national (like Evolve Vacation Rentals).

One company that has a national presence and charges a reasonable fee is called Evolve Vacation Rentals.