I also live in Snohomish County.

Hi Adriana, I am a commercial real estate investor in the U.S. but I live in Dubai.In terms of the BRRR strategy, you could probably do a fix and flip in some of the older villa communities like the Springs, Meadows, or Arabian Ranches 1.

We're trying to get our first rental property paid off with extra cash.

Live under your means and start thinking about investing in Real Estate.In your position the thought of finding a duplex to house hack, live in one side and rent the other. 

If that is the case, then you are good to go.Next thing will be to not rent anything until you get a real live lease and rental agreements.

I currently live in Greensboro and own one property I live in that Im planning to rent out once I find the next.

House hacking a duplex is a solid way to get started in real estate while keeping your living costs low.

Most people assume that house hacking means living in a 2 bedroom 1 bath duplex.

Quote from @Jared Goldwasser: I live in Los Angeles and am looking to purchase my first investment property this year -- interested in single family or duplex units.

@Martti Eckert I live in Los Angeles and have done a handful of BRRRRs in Missouri so feel free to reach out with any lending related questions to pulling off BRRRRs in Ohio.