I'm pretty sure that our new tenants (who are friends) will happily let us off but if I have to evict, I'll just sell the place and put it in my realtor's hands while we are gone.

Undecided whether I should use my VA loan and purchase a duplex which is about $380,000 zero down and use the down payment money for repairs and upgrading each unit.On the other hand I can remain renting in Seattle, save money and invest on multifamily property outside the state of Washington.

I started a few years ago and have a handful of houses.

, possible appreciation, and type of property (college rentals will typically be more hands-on). 

When I make a deal with a seller and the seller agrees to sign the contract and I hand over X amount of earnest money.

I'm a native here so I know the city like the back of my hand. 

Having a quality property manager on our team helped make this a great hands-off investment that fit our family's lifestyle. 

Maybe find a different attorney that will be more hands on and take time to review things.

Meaning no skirting around it.Could I negotiate with the seller to have the title retired before hand so that I can just use bank financing to begin with?

So far, it's been great, everything takes time and work, no matter how hands off you are.