Quote from @Victor Lin: Hey all, I have been living in Seattle for a little over 2.5 years now and I like to think I know the North Seattle area pretty well and would like to finally begin my REI journey here.I am looking to connect with other new or experienced investors in the Seattle area to mutually learn off each other and ultimately just gain more knowledge.

China manipulates there currency and the situation to gain from such trade imbalance.

No, note investing is not passive at all. 

I am just unsure if we can avoid capital gains taxes if we do the seller financing route. 

Plus, you will gain more equity in a shorter amount of time.

Thanks for the info I would definitely like to gain some knowledge.  

They offer more than just savings—you build relationships, gain leverage, and uncover opportunities no one else knows about.

Their loss is our gain.

But there’s no benefit to be gained. 

This will depend on your risk tolerance and your goals but you should consider starting with a single-family home to gain experience as a landlord and build your network.