PropertyWare is a dinosaur owned by RealPage who is now moving everyone to Buildium (another RealPage software).    

Oh and by the way I'm in central Washington also.

You're only limited by your beliefs.Practically speaking though, 2-4 unit multi is very very doable starting out, especially if you are willing to owner occupy.

At a place I own surrounded by wineries, we provide a local bottle of wine.

However, the success of your project will depend on factors like location, renovation costs, and market timing.Many investors have found great success by focusing on high-demand neighborhoods with strong buyer interest.

People that have "amazing deals" outnumber "people that actually have money to execute on them" by a ratio of 10:1 or 15:1.

By the way, I think $140 per square foot is pretty high. 

You know, one of the most effective ways architects can help real estate investors is by using smart design to boost returns on investment.

I think your correct though folks have to adjust to the new normal and the interest rates they are not coming down like folks hoped for I think we are in for a run of years were rates will be more like the 2000s  6 to 7% and Owner occ in the 5s with Maybe some high 4s. but by the time folks wait for that prices will rise in the better markets.

What if I told you that you could purchase your house by only paying for 20% of the property value?