These are all very very different assets and require very different expertises and experiences.

I’m looking to buy it as an owner occupied primary residence while living in another state but I am open to moving if it is required.

Expanding your network requires a multi-faceted approach, combining both digital and traditional methods.

However you likely cannot refinance for a year if you complete a quiet title because most lenders will require title insurance and providers typically won't issue it until you own the property for 1 year even if you complete a quiet title because the tax sale process is so messy and prone to issues.

If you want to provide proper notice (ie: you don't get a response from a txt) that proper notice in Washington state requires that a notice be "served" Guidelines here: (also keep in mind that date of service is day zero)How to serve a notice1.

Hold it for forever, refinance as required to tap into equity and continue to grow our little portfolio.

You'll do this for everything in the home that requires replacement: interior paint (4 years), flooring (12 years if you use 12 mil LVP), roof (20 years), hot water heater (10 years), oven, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, microwave and so on. 

@Lucy YenA calculated strategy to creating wealth and cash flow is required in real estate investing.

Those make you better cash-flow but it requires a bigger initial investment because you renovate upfront and furnish it.               

**Not Accepted for Loans**: Lenders typically require a full appraisal, not just a BOV/BPO, when approving commercial mortgages or other loans secured by the property[4].3.