Staying but have contemplated moving to a lower cost/tax locale. 

I have also contemplated and/or attempted EVERY SINGLE suggestion other than quitting my W-2 job and starting a wholesaling business.

He also said the community appreciates and needs my service.If I were in your situation - don't do any of the vindictive, tenant harassment things you and others are contemplating/suggesting; blog posts, wire cutting, utility canceling, etc.

The Constitution doesn't contemplate any "balancing."

As a Lifelong Seattle resident, 60 years now. and as a long time owner of Seattle properties, over 40 years, I'm contemplating my EXIT STRATEGY, have been since I got Real Estate Tax bill this year , they have almost doubled since 2017  for my in city (BALLARD) properties, My Best to all you struggling landlords trying for the American Dream out there !!

@Christopher Lane many people in residential contemplate or dream about having had been in commercial real estate.

@Trevor EmmettThat’s what I was contemplating as I walked to my car I should become a real estate agent get to know the business as well as make money in it and buy my own properties

I've also wondered/worried about this scenario when contemplating what a wholesale deal would look like realistically..

(Which I'm contemplating on pushing up in the near future)

As I continue to progress in my financial journey and contemplate my reasons for pursuing early financial independence more carefully, finding my why, it's obvious that the collapse of the Greek economy and the financial distress of my friends and family in Greece has a great deal to do with my mindset.Imagine living in a country where you go to the bank one day and they tell you that you can't draw any of your own money out of your own bank account.