I just recently purchased my first investment property in Tacoma, WA in Sept 2017 so I am a landlord as well !

Re:  LeTourneau- I loved his book, Mover of Men and Mountains.

I do live in Tacoma Washington and I am looking to pursue an owner occupied pre-foreclosure.

I'm involved in some new construction in Queen Anne and the central district, rehabs in Bainbridge island, bothell, Spokane and Tacoma plus we have a house in Columbus, Ohio, that we will probably rent out.  

After a year your rents will be 3400-4200/mo - $3000 mortgage, leaves you with $400-1200/mo to pay any expenses, property tax, insurance, utilities, etc.I'd say if you are really dedicated to becoming a real estate investor via househacking you need to suck it up for a year and get a long commute from Everett or Tacoma to find something that can/could cashflow, and won't be a keeping you up at night scenario.

Small Multifamily Wholesales in or around Tacoma, WA?

Then again call around and see if the MH movers would even move a home so old, also there might be possible damage that needs fixed from the move.

People commute to Tacoma and South Seattle as well.  

Most of my early success occurred part time while I was a Full time Project Manager at a Defense Contractor.We've got Movers and Shakers tonight and our Main meeting next Tuesday.See you soon.

BTW I am focusing on Tacoma, Lakewood, Spanaway, areasThank you in advance Matt