I’m researching how big of a problem this is in tenant screening and would love to hear real-world experiences.

MikeI find most multi family deals in C areas that are in the verge of gentrifying or in tertiary markets like you are looking at!

I have a lot of drive.

., so you can't get financing on a condotel most of the time.

Anyone contemplating the types of services some of these providers offer (sometimes into the tens of thousands of dollars) should first be able to articulate why the services are needed and how they will benefit from them.

The rental market demand is still extremely high and there are a lot of value add opportunities, you just have to be willing to put in the work.

I think the economy has a number of diverse employment options, lower prices than King County while still being within driving distance.  

The idea that sometimes the best investment is the one you choose not to make reflects a solid understanding of risk management.In real estate, there's often a lot of emotion tied to a property.

Currently have a small rental sfh on a lot that can clearly build at least a 4 unit on it.

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