I have 25 years of management experience and am looking to apply that to real estate investing.

If you decide to go that route, hire an experienced management company and underwrite very conservatively otherwise you could get ruined by high maintenance & turnover costs and potentially evictions.

Different managers are better for certain neighborhoods @Sean Haran

We don't have any apartments any more, but when we did manage them pets were strictly limited by size and type.

Looking to buy a property management company in King County or learn from those who have experience with this type of transaction as a way to grow their real estate management business. 

When you do buy a property, will you be prepared to manage it properly and prevent major losses by making rookie mistakes in the most heavily regulated state in the union?

This can be formalized with a legal document specifying that your wife and you will handle all mortgage payments and management responsibilities.Hope this helps!

But trust me, it's possible to make it happen even without a ton of cash or perfect credit.I’ve been in your shoes and managed to buy a number of properties without using my own credit or cash.

Anyone self manage remotely with a contact in town, but not a full on property manager?

I do, a good buddy owns and manages a few @Lucas Piper