I'm really looking forward to learning and growing with the help of the Bigger Pockets community, and sharing the things I learn along the way.

I do agree that the economy is doing very well in Seattle and there is a thriving tech industry that keeps growing every year.  

I am much better when I earn my money in a high growth area/job, and invest it in a consistently growing area, a predictable lateral moving and well diversified economy.  

Buyers and sellers want to work with full time real estate agents, and if you are working with client, and are not as responsive as todays consumers expect you to be, you could jeopardize your own credibility, and the brokers/agencies.

I own 3 SFR rentals and would like to continue growing. 

It is time consuming, but pretty easy for a mason to do.

The Houston economy is one of the biggest and fastest growing in the Nation/World so it is a great place to invest if you take the proper precautions.Here is one: http://www.harriscountyfemt.org/This is an interactive flood zone map.

Cash offer got us to the front of the line, but would consume 75% of the money we have available for investment right now (still leaving enough for one mortgaged rental property).Question.

Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater, its a growing area of Florida.

My copy would be a lot different speaking to another company compared to speaking to a regular consumer who looking for a service.