It is apparently quite easy for unethical syndicators to "manipulate" reported results (for a given period of time) to make it appear as if they have had nothing but success (Bernie Maddoff).  

If I get multiple apps I will start with the ones that appear to be the best qualified on paper (based on income, length of lease desired, past rental and employment history) and I'll run those first.  

See Nobel prize winner and associate  quote....Gunner Myrdal, an architect of Sweden’s welfare state who was given the Nobel Prize in economics as the left-wing balance to his co-winner FA Hayek:  Myrdal stated, “Rent control has in certain Western countries constituted, maybe, the worst example of poor planning by governments lacking courage and vision.”3 His fellow Swedish economist (and socialist) Assar Lindbeck asserted, “In many cases rent control appears to be the most efficient technique presently known to destroy a city—except for bombing.”Seattle is a prime example.

Refinance should not be appear on same closing statement as sale. 

Observation 1:  It appears that properties are selling fast, and regularly above market value.   

There is a new smoke detection unit that has been appearing on my facebook feed which also does noise detection and is being marketed towards STRs.

Providing BP doesn't go out of business, it will be interesting to look back on this in 2029 and see who was right/closest.Personally, I think it's easy to go with Florida or Texas city, but they appear to already have a lot of the near term appreciation built in to today's prices.

.- it appears there is at least some non-conforming space.  

I have been doing some research but the market in the Seattle area appears to be a bit high for investing.

I did a little digging and it appears they are affiliated with Elevated One Group (same programs)Basically, I get the loan and they do all the work.