Sweat equity.4.  

I would like to find a potential partner to do BRRRR deals with, tho I want to put in sweat equity and am worried that since I am new I will get taken advantage of by a more experienced investor as my sweat equity isn't worth much currently.

If you’re a licensed electrician, no sweat...High voltage lineman school?

We weren’t necessarily intending to sell, but House #1 was bought at market bottom; sweat equity and about $100K invested; sold for $1M 4 yrs later.

Obviously looks like no sweat equity would be involved that you are aware of at this time.

I'll put in sweat equity too as much as I can. 

Since you have no $$ you can offer sweat equity in exchange for knowledge.

At first glance I don't think the juice is worth the squeeze for 20k sweat equity.

And if you find enough of a deal, add sweat equity to increase value, by time you're ready to move/invest more, you could have a great long term investment.

If you're set on investing in Seattle, then try to find homes where you can put some sweat equity in.