Just my personal home which was new construction.

If you do sell, would you house hack or do something else?

I lived here for 4 years and now I am looking for learn more about the housing market and renting market.

Personally I don't think an SDIRA is a good idea until you have maybe $50k.

Certain taxpayers may also have to fill out and attach to their return Form 8938, Statement of Foreign Financial Assets.My personal conclusion on investing outside the US is I'd only do it if I were to live where ever the place may be.

@Christine House This can be the downside with investing in properties that have a HOA (sometimes they have a max capacity of how many rentals can be within the HOA, what type of rental they can be, or they can cut off rentals all together at anytime)If you have family that lives in the area, that could be a better option temporarily until you move it on into something else that can work for what you're tying to do.

Wondering where to invest or buy a house in or around Seattle?

Hey @Devin Bost, I would highly recommend a few things to help with this. 1) Have systems and processes lined out for any emergency you can think of.2) A spreadsheet of subcontractors/ vendors that could handle the situation that arises (plumbing leak, electric out somewhere, etc.)3) Your cleaning team and handy person should be utilized for some things.4) Something like Breezeway can give you 24/7 support around your property with a dedicated phone number line.

I am looking into DSCR loans, but I am being told that because I do not own my personal residence, I may not pass underwriting.Thinking outside the box:I started asking lenders about house hacking.

I prefer to keep all my dealings strictly business, no personal decisions when ever avoidable.