Oh please.....Go clean the stove...... replacing it unless there are other issues or concerns with it is ridiculous.

It's seen some rather ridiculous appreciation in the last few years and doesn't seem to be slowing down much anytime soon.

I won't regurgitate the reasons he's thoughtfully laid out.This thread became so ridiculous it finally forced me to post to a biggerpockets forum.  

The pricing jump is getting ridiculous though.

Just a few months ago most wholesalers were making ridiculously high offers just to have inventory, that tactic is no longer working.

Not knowing exactly where the market is going, although models are predicting another crazy year here in Seattle, is enough for some people to just take a break and see what happens.Lastly, as you noted, knowing the economics is a key factor here and in our market, it's simple Demand outweighing Supply by ridiculous amounts.

I lived there for 6 years, steady jobs and growth,  and rgeat quality oflife... however the housing cost is ridiculous and not for investors IMO.    

I have the most ridiculously crazy tenant stories I can share with you.

My realtor has gotten me $100,000 off a $300,000 property and advised me against selling to people who were nickel and diming me so hard it was ridiculous on a large expensive property and not a month later it was sold to another couple who was a pleasure to work with for over $75,000 more.

Deal with her investments by raising the rents immediately. this was our first step, they were rented so ridiculously low, like $350 for a 1 bed HOUSE, 600 for a 3 bed HOUSE... and month to month on everything, no leases in place All of her tenants are special needs, so she has an immense bleeding heart for them.