It's a strong market, people are moving here, there are a lot of jobs, very low unemployment so it seems safer to invest below the 1% rule in a market like we have here.

Are there other alternatives to Assistant project management that will help get me to my goals by gaining experience and knowledge?

If anyone has other less expensive alternative suggestions I would be eternally grateful!  

Price appreciation outlook is also solid.As a alternative to Tacoma you can also consider Bremerton, Marysville/Everett.

Or, based on my experience, there is an established relationship already.I don't personally look for that (since I've judged my backend profits to be more valuable than the alternative), but I know people locally who do.

There are other alternatives too. ;-)Here's a similar thread...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/87/topics/323...

Your safer bet is try one if it makes sense.

One alternative that MAY work is to flip the property –i.e., taking title.

One alternative that MAY work is to flip the property –i.e., taking title.

Here are some Alternative Financing and Formulas you may like to read:https://www.biggerpockets.com/search?