You're completely right though, inventory is very low all over Shasta County.

It sounds like you've gotten some solid direction above, but a few flags stood out to me in the above discussions and I wanted to point them out to help make your decision.- You mentioned this sale is tax free 121 exclusion, which is great, and seems like a solid start to your goal.- The townhouse you're moving into is currently a rental, but you plan to live there two years for the 121 exclusion.

This might sound silly, but an old fashioned spreadsheet if you only have a deal or two.

Never heard of Investor's Edge, but this sounds like a straight up scam.

Thanks tons and if this question sounds very immature, i'd say 'that's about right' given how new to this game we are.Thanks again!

Considering a BRRRR deal sounds like a good idea, especially since you just bought your home.

Once I've completed these initial projects and built up some capital, my long-term goal is to transition into buy-and-hold investments in potentially more affordable markets to maximize cash flow and scale up.Right now, I'm particularly interested in investing locally here in the Seattle metro area.

It sounds like you're on the right path to achieve the goal of 20 rentals. 

Good luck getting your asking price - sounds like a great project.Have you looked around to see what kind of inventory is available for your next purchase?

I completely understand the importance of maintaining a professional relationship with tenants, and I will definitely keep that in mind.To answer your questions, I am still working on narrowing down my price range, but I’m aiming for something budget-friendly as this will be my first purchase.