WA is not a landlord friendly state, but if you are going to invest in WA, the eastern side has some hot spots like the tri-cities area that may yield good cash flow and appreciation and still be close enough for you to go there when you need to. 

It also puts your agent and lender in a tough spot where it could be a perceived "fraud for profit" and they could lose their license and face time/penalties if they knowingly cooperate.

That area is appreciating and is a great spot for those that want the convenience of Southend and walkability.

Sometimes if outside you will see a wet spot in the lawn.

If people want an area to build with understanding day 1 may not cash flow but in 10 years you will be in a really good spot the area I believe is perfect for that.

Seems pretty spot-on to me. 

You just have to pick your spots.

The other methods, I've always seen blind-spots, points of friction, grey areas, conflict potentials.

@Jordan Ray This is spot on and something we run into constantly in the New England markets, where prices have climbed significantly over the past five years.

I’ve found weekly check-ins and a shared project tracker to be lifesavers, helping you spot delays before they become major issues.