@Tylere WeaverI am located in Granville/ Glens falls, NY area (Washington County) 

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,My sister is considering renting her 3bed/2bath home in Sacramento CA and relocating to WA state.

Hey Hey @Veronica Mitchell - The most simple advice is to follow the CTA trainlines.I personally love the South East Corridor of Chicago which has Bronzesville, Kenwood, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, and South Shore.That area will continue to be gentrified because you have the lakefront and CTA trains.Others mentioned NW along the Blue and West along the Pink, Green, and Blue lines.

Quote from @Michael Bengtson: Quote from @Chris Grenzig: Quote from @Michael Bengtson: I'm an engineer currently living in the DC area, and I've been exploring real estate investment opportunities in Jacksonville.

I own properties in DC (where I live) and I used to own in Flagstaff. 

Not realistic for DC.  

One of the things many who think CA OR WA are too expensive or are anti landlord.. this works two ways.. and exactly how you describe it..

One of the biggest drug dealers in WA state history.

Ok, next let's remove all the high risk; bye-bye sec8, D/C class, per room rentals, STRs, all that big variables stuff GONE. 

.: Quote from @Charles Perkins: Washington law gives tenants the option of paying the security deposit over several months depending on the lease term length.