I currently live in WA state and invest out of state for buy and holds.

Unless you've done substantial improvements to the building or used a large down payment when buying, it's unlikely this will work.Perhaps your best move is to find a new primary residence that is 2-4 units and repeat the process.

I don't ever recommend someone buy a property having never seen or been there.It sounds like @Dustin Hagemaier would be a great resource for you.

If you're looking to buy bigger buildings that's another ball game altogether.My advice: what investing do you feel most confident and excited about?

PS - Since 2003, Dean & DeWitt Property Management has helped investors buy, sell, and manage investment properties in the St.

@Jesse StrengIf you buy turn-key, make sure you get your own independent inspection.

As a licensed real estate agent and contractor, I speak the language and can guide you through the process to ensure everything runs smoothly.

It's mostly Class A properties, a few Class B.You may find the below copy & paste info useful in addressing your question:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

If you are buying to live in, you could also do FHA with a cosigner.

Have you looked at an HML or a loan from a bank to buy it from the seller now?