Redfin/Zillow estimates 15-18% rise in price this year for Tacoma WA homes and I don’t see anyone reducing price for any sub-mid $250k homes .. 

Maybe 7-10 days if he's looking to move really fast.Can you get a buyer in that time line?  

If you want to invest in WA state, I recommend Tacoma.

Movers and a rented storage unit are the best way to CYA. 

See who the mover and shakers are and what these investor types might be looking for;  I would line up my investor types first;  you might also explore the Joint Venture route;  contact some of you friends and business connections and see who might be interested in becoming a financial backer.  

I was considering doing a billboard, wrapping my Tacoma in a "I BUY HOUSES" wrap, Youtube videos ?......

You might be surprised.But assuming he doesn't, I would let him know in the same conversation that considering his long years as a great tenant...if he doesn't want to or can't stay...I will be supplying him with the security deposit and first month's rent for (up to) a similar apartment as well as paying for movers to both pack and move his items.He will probably have to move to a smaller place and/or another less expensive city to live in. 

Highly dependent on the mover. 

I invest in Tacoma as well.

Good afternoon all,I'm in search of a Real Estate Agent around the Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Washington area. The ideal candidate would preferrably be an investor in real estate him/herself, and/or have experience with...