Shoreline, Bellevue, Renton, Tacoma, etc are all great choices as well.

Rory had tied up the property off market, and remembered me saying that I bought in Seattle/Tacoma, so he figured "why not!

In Tacoma where we have 2 apartment complexes, utility fees are fairly standard so there is no problem putting them in place.

I will attempt to use my "frequent mover" status to my advantage and purchase investment properties at each duty station.What I am looking for at BP: 1) I would love to have guidance along the way, but I understand that I’m a newbie without any credibility at this point. 2) A group of people to provide encouragement but also hold me accountable. 3) Continued education.

@Liz Cole I hear what you're saying and I have a friend who works in Seattle and is from Tacoma.

I drive a 2001 Toyota Tacoma that has hit 2-3 deer and has over 198k miles on it.

I always compare Seattle to be like San Francisco and Tacoma to be "Baby Oakland"

Will your ideal place on the scale above mover over time or stay where you want to be todayAs an example - Yes, Passive, Stay the same = set goal to identify and vet best sponsor for larger syndicated dealsOr Yes, Passive and migrate Active = find a local flipper or a BRRRR investor, loan them on an acquisition/rehab and shadow them on the process so you can start learning on the BRRRR (you will need to research lending, etc.)

My rentals are in Tacoma and we already have tenants out of work asking questions.

Currently  own one single  family rental  property  in Tacoma, WA Will be following  this thread. would love any experienced recommendation .