I am curious as I am here in WA as well.

I have the knowledge and skills for contractor work as I have been doing handyman work for the past 10 years, as well as learning the roofing trade with a professional company.

One has a 162k mortgage, $1250 tax,Insurance,%3.5 30 yr, worth at least 750,000 LTR rent $3200, #2- Los Angeles worth   $750k as well just did a remodel of 150 K, mortgage is 75,000 payment $700.tax,Ins, Mtr/str hybrid.

While this suggests that inflation is proving stickier than anticipated, it remains well below the peaks seen in 2022 and 2023.

Have a great foundation repair company in your contacts list as well as a great structural engineer.Some flippers thrive on these properties as without repair they can be difficult to finance with financing an owner/occupant would use. 

I see you started your own firm as well.

Filter changes are a good time if you have them as well.

Well I may not be the most seasoned in the world but my wife and I have established processes that work for us. 

If they will "cut corners" by not getting licensed, how well will the quality of work be?

Also, conventional lending will NOT allow you to get gift funds OR borrow unsecured funds to help fund a down payment on an investment property.