Hi @Tom De Moya, I think the 30-year gives you the right mix of stability and flexibility.

Planning on 23 2bd and 10 1 bd but the mix can shift if one bed is better.

I was thinking of purchasing a plex and live in one unit and have the other unit's rent cover a good amount of the mortgage.I've been getting some mixed signals on buying vs renting, and hopefully some experts can share their insights on it.Some of the arguments that I've received for renting first is:I don't really know the areas in Seattle, and buying a property will lock me down in a long and big investment.

Being 8 acres it might go mixed use.

I own a few properties in the Hudson Valley, NY (Poughkeepsie, Fishkill area for those familiar - B&C areas):7-unit apartment: $500,000 equity - free & clear5-unit mixed use: $400,000 equity - 7 years left on a small mortgage held by prior ownerSingle family (my personal home): $375,000 equity - free & clearSingle family: $80k equity - 22 years left on mortgage, worth about $300kOther than my personal home, all properties are breaking even as rentals - not losing money, not making money. 

I have mixed emotions on this one of the pain points is the pool addendum has been complained upon several times which is annoying. 

As long as rents are increasing due to a lack of development, rentals will always be needed. 5> Commercial and mixed use (commercial below, apartments upstairs) property.

Take the cost of it from her security deposit.If it wasn't in the lease and you're footing the bill, then wipe down all the surfaces including the ceiling with vinegar or ammonia mixed with hot water.

You will find a good mix of experienced investors who invest out of state.

About 7yrs ago mixed use loans were impossible to get in this area for properties under 500k.