I’d reccomend figuring out value of your time and then thinking about much time it’ll take you from an operations perspective and divy out % that way.

Additional units will add a HUGE layer of risk that will be accounted for during underwriting with this scenario as you are very clearly purchasing the home in WA with the intention of renting it out for cash flow (that's not a primary residence, but an investment).Personally, I would advise you to do this as a second home transaction, as the second home scenario makes a lot more sense to me from an underwriting/guideline perspective. 

You will meet people from different walks of life that will give you different perspectives on real estate investing.

You will meet people from different walks of life that will give you different perspectives on real estate investing.

Or texas......Cool chart below, really puts things into perspective.

I'm in CT, which is also a difficult place to be a landlord (although I talked to an investor here and he likes CT, so it's all perspective really). 

When a perspective client wanted a labor only quote it was a red flag and I would avoid working with them.

I find it easier to look at it at the perspective of inventory. 

I appreciate your perspective on replacing the HVAC system.

And I always check the actual price the guest pays- because I haven't yet build direct booking (it's on my list) and the final cost (on VRBO and Airbnb) usually makes me re-think things with a larger perspective.