That’s pretty cheap for the school zone.

Any market can work, you should consider a market that you have some 'competitive advantage' compared to others.Think of an area that you grew up in, went to school, visit friends / family, visit often, best of luck.Also, do you have any experience in rentals / short-term rentals.Air-bnb's hosts have become 'commercialized'.You will not out-perform a host who has years of experience, does this 24/7 and has a team of support.Best of luck.

    Since you mentioned Snoqualmie.....my only experience in the area was one of the most fun days of my life, at the Dirtfish rally car driving school.  

What are some areas to purchase in that have good school districts and will invite long term tenants. 

But I have sfh in b areas sharing schools with a areas.

Look at the job market, schools, and amenities.

I think teaching them to get their own money is...Chris, I graduated from a state school summa cum laude and landed a full fellowship for my PhD at an Ivy League school.

I am 26 years old, graduated from college last year and work a W-2 job.

Not sure why. the schools are all terrible 

Schools, terrible in ALL, how's that LOL,,,,,,,  Bro you are way overthinking.