Investigate areas with strong growth potential and rental demand, and take into account regional real estate market trends.Networking: Attend local real estate events, sign up for internet discussion groups, and establish relationships with seasoned investors.

This is easy stuff - you don't like the rules of one establishment, stop whining and go somewhere else. 

Quote from @Franklin Marquette: but want to make sure I am not making a big mistake here.You sound like you have a LOT to learn about rent control, how it works, and why it exists."

Just like those on BP many get excited and then try whatever system or approach that interests them.. they have good results and another investor is born.. they have bad results and they just fad away .. this is a tough business to get established in but once there it can be great..

Like most regulatory measures, it aims to establish a minimum standard rather than an exceptionally high bar.

They also provide tax services which I do not use, too expensive, and help you establish lines of credit for your business.

Consider going through all available information concerning a property under consideration and establish much detailed financial plan.

Dave was entertaining and pointed out that the Bible has a lot to say about money and business.   

Establishing yet another LLC in WA will force you to do quarterly state B&O reporting again with the dept of rev.

Establish your Core 4 Real Estate team.