The real estate prices are relatively low, compared to the cities & more touristy areas, but the rental returns are good, with a low vacancy rate.

Do they return your calls?

While preferred returns sound appealing, they are often not realized as monthly cash flow.

Investors can always benefit from working with someone who knows how to align opportunities with specific strategies.Are there particular types of properties or investment strategies you’ve seen gaining traction in the Seattle area lately?

If pref equity's original capital contribution is returned in full, common equity may or may not have their original capital contribution returned in full.

I remember back when I was ramping up my own rental portfolio in those early-2000s San Diego days, I learned the hard way that ignoring “little” costs..like that termite treatment or the property manager’s onboarding fee..can turn what looked like a sweet deal into something that barely breaks even.Let’s say you pick up a property in one of those under-the-radar neighborhoods in Omaha or maybe on the south side of Chicago..markets I’ve seen a few colleagues dabbling in lately..you’ve got to be ready to get real about the numbers.

LLC is a pass thru entity so it should reflect on your individual return

I could add this4) Maximize agency financing to improve overall returns safely

Quote from @Alejandro Bautista: Quote from @Michael Plaks: @Alejandro BautistaToo late, but you should never put rentals in an S-corp.

Everyone is talking about Detroit lately.