The old rule was that owners didn’t have to remove “natural accumulations” of snow and ice, but the court overruled that in favor of a general obligation to keep property safe for all visitors and guests.

Be aware that the County Tax assessed values often have little in common with real market value, and may be WAY out (but if low, could work in your favor - but don't guess that in advance).

So I'll be looking in both cities for properties, probably favoring Renton.And I just got pre-qualified for a $300,000 or $375,000 loan.

PHOTOS PHOTOS PHOTOS Add comps, honestly if its a deal they'll bite but presenting info to make it fast to assess always is in your favor. 

I hope that I can return the favor someday soon! 

I have seen sharing profit seems to always work in the peer "lenders" favor but not always in the one doing the flipping.

The tax rate is favorable but the inventory is low.

There have been some favorable pro-landlord laws that came out since 2014. 

Do yourself a favor and do about 50 hours of reading on this site and others before you consider a deal.  

I think you'll find that the long term numbers will favor: another one!