page=1&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Transactional:%20topic_notification&utm_content=Transactional#p5535505https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ZacharyCole/referencesHere are my interviews on the BP podcast:Podcast Episode #847 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-847Podcast Episode #994 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-994Podcast Episode #626 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-626I'll be happy to answer any additional questions you have so reach out at any point in time.

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@Lindsey MatejakHere is a good article written by @Mark Ainleyhttps://www.gcrealtyinc.com/blog/what-is-the-flood-disclosure-for-leases-in-illinois-

I find this data super interesting, and took the opportunity to dive into their 2025 edition this week.Nationwide they say we can expect:Average mortgage rates of 6.3%, with rates edging down over the year to reach 6.2% by the end of the year.Home prices will grow by 3.7% across the US, which is pretty modest.

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Buying quality assets that are in a desirable location and in good condition with a modest amount of leverage is IMO the only approach that I feel comfortable recommending.

https://www.straightupchicagoinvestor.com/blog/6-must-knows-...

If you read all of this I'd really appreciate some candid feedback.I live in Snohomish County, I'm a Navy Veteran, have a stable W-2 making about 80K/yr after taxes, and have a modest amount in savings.

We don’t know any PMCs to recommend in the area mentioned, but since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant, you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesWe recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

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