Also, what areas of the Puget Sound region are you focused on, or are you looking to long-distance landlord?

It would be very difficult for you as a new comer to try wholesaling the entire Puget Sound region.

Short-term, I'm primarily interested in the north suburbs (Wilmette up through Lake Bluff) and Bucktown/Wicker Park, but am researching other local/regional markets for long-term investing. 

I think its definitely a region thing that some people don't understand.Just like I don't understand how people in california can pay 600k for a 1,200 sq ft house.

Most recently, I served as Director of Real Estate Development for Price Hill Will, completing 10 rehabilitated housing units in less than one year.As a full-time Realtor, I combine my experience and passion for Greater Cincinnati to help serve individuals and families who want to make a sound real estate decision while helping to grow and develop our region.

I've been tempted and searching for the past several years for viable investments in other geographic regions but have always decided against it because I've never felt comfortable investing capital in something I have no direct control over.Just my 3 cents worth adjusted for inflation.

I am a buy and hold real estate investor in the Capital Region of New York and do one or two deals per year at current pace, but with the intent to increase this as means and opportunities arise.

My alma mater is doing ok this year (Permian) and may meet up with you guys in that killer region in the upper left hand part of the bracket....maybe think playoffs now and property later!

Anyway, cost of living in my target region is right at the national average - not too cheap, not too expensive.

I'm looking for investors in the Central Florida region.