The building next to yours looks much nicer and has THREE security vehicles parked in front.

I could sell the house and pocket ~$360k (after the tremendous agent commissions T_T ).

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

He even chatted with me through this forum (Bigger Pockets) and was very encouraging that you can even do it just with free stuff out there.  

Quote from @Vivien Martin: Hey everyone,Excited to join bigger pockets.

As an agent, you can also represent yourself and put your commission toward the down payment, further lowering your out of pocket costs.

Hey Jack,Welcome to the Bigger Pockets community!

Keep in mind most travelers are unwilling to spend more than $2400 with most around the $1600-1800 range.What I have found is that travel nurses often want to spend at little as possible so they can pocket the stipend. 

Hello I have been watching a lot of bigger pockets podcasts.

However, you'll likely be able to put more money in your pocket if your reducing your living expenses in a HCOL area.