For your major capex expenses, I assume AC, WH, roof, you would need to get in touch with a local contractor (or two). 

Taking it one step further, the vast majority of my tenants don't work, so the commute time discussion is completely moot as far as my plan is concerned.

Something about 80+ houses having major issues due to possible negligence.

We're not likely to see major appreciation in the coming years, but I do think buyer sentiment will improve which will likely lead to better pricing via competitive offers vs. the current market. 

Through observing what many of these out of state or passive real estate investors (your most likely client base)  prioritize in these forums two items that jump out are avoidance of major capex repairs and asset protection.

However, I've found that www.netronline.com provides the same and is more easily accessed.Ted Thomas does everthing possible to keep students from interacting, so there is no Facebook or WhatsApp group established through the organization, but there may be groups established outside of the TT organization. 

and see what skills you might have to add some value as a side hustle.Things started to happen organically as I got more involved in the Chicago real estate market, and I am confident they will for you, too, in Seattle!

This framework is helpful in becoming more organized. 

However, having an organized set of books in QuickBooks will allow you to more easily answer questions outside of your day-to-day operations, like "how much will I owe in taxes this year?"

Your best bet is going to be to join the facebook groups, there are 3 major ones in Lansing.