Two of the biggest challenges I face are that I’m not very liquid at the moment, and the Seattle area is extremely expensive.

Hi BP Community,I'm a new investor learning the ropes on analyzing RE deals. I'm interested in deals that cashflow more than appreciation (I'm in it for the long term and happy to wait for my appreciation). I like to ...

As it relates to lease end dates I've seen two things work here. 1) You can stagger end dates as mentioned above or 2) you can optimize for summer - this works better for us in areas where you see students or families with school age children moving to align with the summmer months.Separately, this is a great argument against month-to-month leases.  

With regard to the proximity to the beach, I tend to have a beach distance of 15 min or 5 mile rule, whichever is less. 

I am under contract for a 3 family home w a very unique set up. 2- 1 bedroom apartments and 3 and 4th duplex which has 5 bedrooms but only 1 bathroom this home is 8 min from Brown University in RI and 10 min from Johnson Wales. (6miles)Do u think its close enough to attract college students especially the duplex? 

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I appreciate a lot, hope next I´m in San Diego we can grab a drink or coffee.

I agree with Min; turnkey is going to be a great start.