Don't get me wrong, people are definitely investing there successfully, but as far as comparing it to other markets goes, it doesn't perform very well with the metrics most people are looking for: growth market with a strong economy, diverse job market, affordability (residents make enough to be able to buy property, which drives property values up), good schools and an increasing population.

What you are buying is an entire apartment syndication eco-system.

The American real estate business is very diverse and we all invest in our own unique ways. 

A low and still declining Unemployment Rate of 2.7%, right on par with the state averageJob Growth projected at 38% Annually over the next 10 yearsaverage rent price increase of 10-12% over 2017A diverse economy with college, tech, military and healthcare services.

I have been trying to learn more about wholesale and have found out that there are two camps pertaining to this subject.There are people who believe that wholesalers are a necessary part of the real estate ecosystem while others think wholesaling is an immoral cash grab by opportunists.I want to be ethical and aboveboard throughout the process of the deal by telling the listing agent I am in wholesale before I start asking questions about the property.

So in an effort to diversity my portfolio I am looking in other states.

Diversity with investments applies also to diversity with properties.

Our goal is for early retirement in 15 years :) You will love the diverse community and all the resources.

Poster is looking for rehab budget / sqft though - a lot easier to estimate than $/sqft purchase price in a city as diverse as Seattle!

Is the economy diverse?