Additionally, since we are out of state (Washington) and unable to do walkthroughs of prospective properties, Chris has been great about taking videos for us, which has been very helpful. 

I'm not too familiar with your market, but i was in a similar situation in the DC metro and pivoted from renting/leasing to rent-to-own (lease option).i got the place occupied in no time with above market rent, passed on any trivial repairs to the tenants, and collected a significant option fee.The option fee is magical!

DC is also one of the most "renter friendly" places in the country, so really make sure you do your homework and consult an attorney when writing up your lease to make sure that your property and your lease is in compliance with rental law. 

Hello fellow RE investors, My RE agent sent me a property to look at in Olympia, Wa.

I think its highly regional.. if your in Napa or Sonoma people go there to drink wine.. so I think it would be no issue.. same with Walla Walla area of E Washington. not sure how anyone drinks those sweet wines  though you get back east LOL..

Hello,I have a client with an adult family home in Washington State, they are looking to do a cash out refinance.Here is the property info: $570,000 Appraised Value, $2829 Annual Insurance, $3,000 Market Rent, $4,200 Actual Rent, $5,175 Annual Taxes.Borrower has a 720 Fico, and owns 4 other properties, let me know if you can do this.Thanks

We tag them w/ a notice that says they'll be towed if tires aren't inflated or if they've sat for long periods of time w/o movement, invalid tags etc. 3.

.: Olympia WA just passed an assistance program for certain minorities if they can show they have roots in this state prior to 1968.

I am open to any place on the northern side of California/Oregon or Washington, However, I am also open to any other states if I could manage the property remotely.

Agree with Jay. we are not at all familiar with Oregon (or Washington) and stay out of those states as they can be challenging.