Thank you for your service.To answer your question, we look at your current and past employment, and future if its known.

If you don't want to employ that strategy, you're the boss.

The major employers in Pierce county are the Military and Healthcare - neither of which are at risk of picking up and leaving.Depending on the asset and submarket, some people think their property is worth more than it is (and they're getting it) so sit and watch for the right project for you.I disagree with Mike (above) on two points.

My husband and I are self employed running a small business.

They many times than use the BRRR method to keep financing the next property.

I can't speak for this method of "prospecting," but maybe check what your voicemail message is.

So make sure your numbers are good in that area.It could still become a profitable rental by not taking out ALL the equity. ie, buy some cash flow.The BRRRR method is likely less doable now since property prices have recovered from the crash discount bargain basement prices they were at for several years.

I tend to use the Street Address, City LLC method as I have multiple portfolios to manage and I group most of those by City/State.  

I have a few other ideas, but I'm being methodical and patient for the right opportunities. 

I would cash flow 2-300 if I use the BRRRR method even with a HML and holding cost of 3 months