I'm Val, I'm a full-time therapist, part-time photographer and everyday creative looking to translate my skill set into house flipping and landlording.

Your pivoting skills are commendable!

If you send snail mail, be sure to send certified so you have proof it arrived in human hands.Personally, it's baffling how so many people have poor communication skills when we have so many opportunities to communicate in today's world. 

I worked 40 hours a week during the summer starting when I was 12 years old - even if it's a 'menial job' you'll learn a lot about life, skills and what you want and don't want out of life. 

and see what skills you might have to add some value as a side hustle.Things started to happen organically as I got more involved in the Chicago real estate market, and I am confident they will for you, too, in Seattle!

Hone your Excel skills by creating pro-formas to practice your 1% rule underwriting while never touring a single property 4.

Although tends to be regional a lot more than passive investing.. there are still red hot markets in the US for new builds and some markets are very soft to declining..

Cheers,Dan  Dan, investing OOS is like drilling for oil off-shore vs on land: everything is harder, you need different tools and skills, and everything costs more.

You should have $150k in mind though so you're prepared for worst case - and also to allow for soft costs (permit fees, etc.)$75-90k is typical for a garage conversion ADU in Sacramento.

How much cash have you already injected into the deal including soft costs like architectural fees, permitting, etc...that you can document.