We'd be shifting from having to pay some of our mortgage to having to pay none of our mortgage, which seems like an upgrade.We also want to become real estate investors and from an investment point of view, it makes good sense to live in a unit for one year into order to control that asset with such little money down and be able to finance the rehab.And lastly, we signed several documents stating that we understand it's a crime to not live there for a full year.  

I currently own two businesses, and as I get more streamlined with my processes I have more time to fulfill this dream.

There must be a movement of some sort which may cause a shift with wholesalers.

Joshua Kapp yea I've heard about it and have been unable to attend as I work 2nd shift but as soon as I get that changed, you will see me there!

I've already been pre approved and the house hunt has begun so now I just want to make sure I'm well prepared to be a landlord and to see how I can streamline the whole process.

I’m not starting out with nothing, at least, and have great credit after paying off a mortgage for so long.I’m thinking about the new(ish) Woodinville/Bothell corridor along 527, the less crime-ridden parts of Everett, and Auburn (as friends down there tell me the city is cleaning up its act and crime is shifting out of the area).

I recently did a streamlined 203k with REMN (a mortgage lender, not broker) and the rehab piece was fairly painless.

I don't think we have the stomach or experience for a short sale on our first venture and it seems a pretty closed market.One of our key worries I'd resale in a few years as houses don't seem to be shifting fast in these areas.

I decided to head his advice and shift my focus on Inspections instead of the heavy labor that comes with contracting.With my experience and connections I have made throughout the years, I am confident I am ready for the next phase in my career.

This would have the same entitlement but would have performed from day one without the continuing expenses.Our strategy has shifted to buying wholesale (closing with title insurance), renting for 6-12 months to verify ability to pay, and then selling with owner financing (after qualifying through an RMLO).