Here are a few thoughts and tips that might help as you work toward your goals:The Seattle metro and Kirkland area have strong potential for equity growth.

Squatters break into vacant homes, can present fake leases, and are a valid problem, but if you have cameras on the house, you will be able to get them out right away and you will see them going in.

Any tips are welcome.

Of course, live wherever you want, if you see that storms are becoming difficult, it is easier to sell one home and move.

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@Dennis Bragg, how did you factor improvements and market appreciation into the buy-back price?

I don't have much patience or sympathy towards the annual flood of "Terrific End-of-Year Tips to Cut Your Taxes" webinars, podcasts, articles and whatnot. 

I used dealcheck on a multiunit in the area and played around with it till i could cash flow positive $250/mo. With a 3.5% fha loan i would still need about $14,500 for a down payment. Any advice on creative options t...

Paging @Garrett Brown our resident STR specialist - what say you about tips for lead photos on listings??