there are very few skilled workers than hang out at HD in the mornings looking for work.  

I hate to say it, but i usually hang around the neighborhood on any place I'm buying and ask all types of questions.

I hang out in the Bothell area a lot.  

HI Isaic - Find some local REAL clubs where other real estate investors get together and you should find some investor savvy agents hanging out there networking.

Well don't leave us hanging!

Your friend is correct in that the market has heated up enough to where all the low-hanging fruit has been plucked, at least as far as small multifamily properties go.

I decided to rent it and since the area is being developed by a big developer, Efrain Vargas, I wanted to hang on to it for a while to see if values go up a bit.

When I tested for my license I saw so so many of these obvious answer, subjective bonehead questions I wanted to puke and not hang my license anywhere.  

You can close fast and many sellers would likely accept a cash offer rather than an offer with financing attached.If having mortgages hanging out there is going to stress you out, then pay all cash, sleep good at night, and count that factor as part of your return on investment.

Yes, you would need to hang your license with a managing broker.