However I have had to replace some major appliances recently which had put my in the defecate and added to my motivation to sell (Hot water heater, two refrigerates and a washer/dryer).

WA is not a landlord friendly state, but if you are going to invest in WA, the eastern side has some hot spots like the tri-cities area that may yield good cash flow and appreciation and still be close enough for you to go there when you need to. 

However I have had to replace some major appliances recently which had put my in the defecate and added to my motivation to sell (Hot water heater, two refrigerates and a washer/dryer).

Kit showers or tiling, or tiling the shower (hot mop or tub shower then tile the rest) all are different3) what is the cost to renew the floor with a LVP?

It's a hot market for eyeballs because of cash flow, but a lot of new OOS investors don't know what they are getting and where and how to manage it.Thanks, Jonathan. 

This was a little labor intensive but worked to get the relationship off the ground.  

We hope to have a redo photo shoot in the spring and add some outdoor amenities like a hot tub. 

Finally, you post that your market is super hot for buyers, but then you don't mention what market you are referring to. 

That being said you can make that kind of money with fewer properties but you would need to do more intense work and higher risk Short Term Rentals, co-living, or Section 8.- My Strategy: I'd like to buy and hold residential rental properties.

I have a few hot areas in mind.