Whether you like it or not this is actual currency and by the seconds of time valued in actual US dollars with US cash dispensing ATMs etc...It has been mostly an Asian deal so far...We can speculate if the new tech is fully adopted by Americans what that could mean for the future.

Not following the requirements (within Seattle city limits will likely have additional rules and regulations) opens the seller up to liability.Additionally, the seller always has the option of offering "cash for keys" arrangement but be sure that no funds change hands until after the property is vacated and locks are changed.John

The macroeconomics here is booming - the tech sector growth keeps the population and job market growing and rental demand strong.

Chris, Agreed & I see a VERY low probability that interest rates will be in 4s or 5s in 2025, so those deals with variable rate debt will likely continue to bleed. no chance rates will be in the 4s  potentiall higher or mid 5s though.. we just locked in a 6% so getting close. 

My goal would be to secure my first property by 2025, reinvest in 3-4 properties by 2028, and refine systems for scalability by 2029, using tech tools to stay organized and effective.Good luck!

You can throw some tenants in there, nobody is going to come there and lock your door.

I would look into markets that heavily tech-focused like Columbus and invest.

Even at that, all these years later I still have a lot of cash locked in properties. 

From our experience best practice has always been to have exterior cameras as well as smart locks.

Loan Costs, Deposits, and Escrows: Origination fees, application fees, third party reports, legal, insurance review, title & escrow, rate caps (floating rate loans), due diligence deposit, rate lock deposit, standard escrows, etc.6.