All 3 are robust markets.

I also, see the market in a robust state for several years to come - the commercial market is moving and land prices continue to go up. 

To answer your question in one sentence, the move was very strategic and we have not regretted it so far.

For instance we wholesale, rehab and occasionally (when it's strategic for us to do so) list properties.

This is just something that I have to think about strategically as well as emotionally, given my long-term plan.So, should I spend a little more time/money shopping around for a place that I LOVE or do I shop with my head and go for the property that will work for now, and make a nice rental in a few years?

Plenty of very unhealthy people have incomes.Wealth is a strategic placement of funds, calculated decisions, and educated spending, saving, and investing that all equal a system in which one considers themselves "set up" to enjoy life without the constant hassle of making ends meet.Theoretically one could flip houses for years, earning well into the upper echelon of tax brackets and still not be wealthy, or be completely wealthy, depending on how they see the daily activities of their lives as either a job, or a hobby that pays well.But to get right down to what I think you're asking Christy, is "what is the best approach to wealth?"

I have limited time due to two robust jobs, so my desire to invest outside of my known area is hindered.

You also have to do your due diligence on unemployment rates, population growth, job market, property specific location - is it strategically good location, and ALWAYS, ALWAYS when purchasing the property analyze how easy will it be to sell it for profit?

It doesn't need to be crazy robust, but of course our goal is to grow, so some scale-ability. 

@Megan Shay has a good point about the Kitsap area, but it's steadily climbing as well and you'll need to be strategic.