You  don’t have to tell me how stupid it is-I know- it’s the government.

Rentometer for automated valuationsCheck current listings in HotPads, Craigslist, Oodle, newspapers -- if 5+ unit try LoopnetCall For Rent signs you see in that area of townCheck out property management websites; they typically have all of their available units listed onlineOne way to get a baseline is to check Section 8 government website for the areaHave a realtor run rental comps for you

It sounds like conflict of interest for government civil service employees. 

If you suddenly inject close to $1T into the US economy and it is done efficiently (not by the government) this will have a huge impact on US growth.

@Remone Randolph it is likely that you are receiving a government loan (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac/FHA/etc) and the federal government will require your federal taxes to be paid. 

I also am nervous about the Seattle market and what the government is doing there, not to mention the pending crash everyone seem to be thinking will happen within the next 2-3 years.

You are required to know the laws that govern your business.What you can do depends on their existing lease.

Spokane, Wa suffers a lot as a result of the Seattle-side government. 

It is such a huge issue, you’d think the government would get more creative about solving the homelessness problem. 

They have all the forms you need to handle the purchase and sale, straight from the government.