In the Pacific Northwest, everything west of Interstate 5 covers some hundred and forty thousand square miles, including Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Eugene, Salem (the capital city of Oregon), Olympia (the capital of Washington), and some seven million people.

LeTourneau's autobiography, Mover of Men and Mountains.

I'd have to look in the surrounding areas like Tacoma and so on to get something big enough to house hack.

@Andrew TabalbagAttorney's Title in Tacoma

While Tacoma is extremely hot at the moment I think you can still find value in White Center, Burien & Tukwila if you are willing and able to take on a project with a more work required. 

I'd also recommend Gig Harbor as its close to Tacoma, which is a hot market, yet still close to Bremerton.

So this is my first post on the diaries and i thought i would start it with this property since it is one that i unfortunately have to do full permits on because of the location and the city inspectors have been watching it like a hawk waiting for some unsuspecting investor to buy it so that they can pounce on them.Freddie Mac home near Tacoma WA.Before stats:  4 Bed 2 Bath 1,537 Sqft with an Un-Finished 1041 sq/ft basement and 2 car detached garage, also includes a large pain in the butt 3 story chimney (basement to second floor).Post Rehab: Will be a 5 bed 3.5 Bath 2,578 Sqft home. 

All, Thanks for the wise words and feel free to PM me if you know of any other opportunities I could learn or participate in - right now I am hoping to get to JBLM in Tacoma Washington this spring

Difference then was, he was known by all the big guys, the mover and shakers and they fed him real deals.

What about the BURRR strategies in Everett, Renton, Tacoma areas?