Recommendations for DC? 

Talk with your local labor and industry (that's what WA St calls it) for definition of employees.  

While you can't force them to complete it, it’s a helpful document to have.If you’re looking for more landlord-friendly areas, you might want to explore options in Clackamas and Washington County, outside of Portland proper.

Recommendations include moving the patio away from the house and adding a retaining wall.Other considerations:I already have a team in place locally to manage the property and handle repairsI visit the area biannuallyThere’s another couple interested in the property and supposedly making an offer.I haven’t secured preapproval for a loan yetMy credit union only services Oregon/Washington, so I can’t use them for a loanI’m unsure about the process of buying an investment property from out of state, as a first time home buyer, especially since I don’t plan to live in the property myselfWhat I’d like to know:Does this seem like a solid investment opportunity?

@Jeff Rappaport Hi Jeff, I'm originally from the area and still own a condo downtown SLC, but currently live in Washington, DC.

I work closely with the REC, AGs office and the state legislator in Maryland and DC on regulatory and legislative issues around real estate and housing.

I am a homeowner in Portland, OR, but moved to Washington State in 2022.

I agree Don and in my earlier days in Northern CA brokerage activity it was common for listing agent to take less than selling agent.. when I moved North to OR WA it was the opposite listing agent would take a larger cut and they would justify it saying they did that because they had to pay for advertising and marketing etc..

I only know how things work in Maryland and DC. 

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