But I agree paying a large firm $7,500 for several hours is probably not a great value add for @Lisa Gooding

Alot of real estate investors invest in syndications for example that create large passive losses, but these cannot be used to offset active income.

Per the WA Dept of Commerce website: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2012-...

. #1 - Charleston, SC area - Worth: ~800k / Balance on mortgage: $230k / Excellent rental history 5y+ @ $3,300/month / Divorce buyout #2 - Syracuse NY area - Worth: ~600k / Balance on mortgage: $185k / No rental history (just inherited with brother) but in a desirable area so local realtors say it will rent easily in the $2,000-$2,500 range / Brother is partner#3 - Kansas City, MO - Worth: ~200k / Balance on mortgage: $100k / Excellent rental history 4y+ @ $1,200/month / Divorce buyout First choice is to pay off partners in a clean lump sum now (one wants to buy ASAP in another market, the other wants to build ASAP), but I'm open to brainstorming for options.I live in Portland OR and rent my primary address. 

I have an opportunity to partner in a large scale A-class multifamily / mixed use development.

(Investigate the presence of Fortune 100 companies and industry diversity, using resources like metropolitan council reports and broker websites (e.g., CBRE, Colliers).)Affordability: Ensure household income has grown at least 1% YoY for the past 20 years.

Visit any of the places on this year's Best Cities On the Rise list and you’ll quickly understand why.These reader-selected cities have excellent food scenes, cool yet quaint downtown districts, incredible natural beauty, thriving arts communities, and the warmth our region is known for.

Any good website or programs to use for finding the demand for Self storage ? 

Any experience and advice would be much appreciated.Hey Henry, The area is an excellent place for STR’s, but make sure you do your due diligence on HOA’s and the towns your looking in.

This forum is an excellent place to gain valuable knowledge to learn and grow within real estate.