Properties typically on a land lease in communities like this are more difficult to get financing on - so not only check the values but also time it takes for these properties to sell to understand your holding costs

Having the VA option is certainly a benefit and we're excited to get started now.  

My budget will be around $200k but I’m meeting with a lender on Tuesday to go over all of my options.

Most DSCR loans come with a prepayment penalty that is typically 5% for the first year, 4 points for the second, 3, 2, or 1 pts for each year.

We are proud to offer a wide range of loan options at competitive rates.

Two best options are house hack or sell and acquire a 1031 property.

I think the economy has a number of diverse employment options, lower prices than King County while still being within driving distance.  

Typically, if they can make it work as an STR they go that route because it almost always generates the most revenue.

Typically, higher income areas have lower crime, more amenities, better schools.  

With a family and kids the best house hack is a house and cottage or duplex option.