By no means cheap but solid rent + demand, fun place to live, decent inventory (relatively speaking), and is still commutable to the city. 

Are there any ways to get around this?

You’ll need to treat it like a business—handling tenant management, accounting, legal compliance, property maintenance, and more.That said, when done correctly, it’s a powerful tool for building wealth!

@Renata JohnsonWelcome to BP! 

Quote from @Mackaylee Beach: I think these times (the last two years), and this year are the ones that will give birth to some of the best investors.

Review this periodically - 3-4 times per year, and UPDATE it.

I am under contract to buy and flip a house that I am paying $615K for. 

I understand it can be harder to gain experience with larger multifamily properties compared to single-family homes or duplexes, where someone might complete 5 deals in 1-2 years.

Welcome to real estate wholesaling and investing!

The fastest legal way is likely to pay them to leave (only pay after they are out and if they left it in good condition).