Well diversified business base, a university, access to good transportation, a strong workforce and affordable housing.All of those add up to a good long-term investment formula.Let me know if I may be of assistance.Paul. 

Based on what you gentlemen said I am thinking of selling after late August of 2024 so that I only have to pay capital gains taxes.

We have a standard fee (paid by the guest) which varies based on the home size and complexity, and comes to roughly $25/hr though we pay a flat rate.

If you have to, interview a couple until you find one that you "click" with. 2) Let that agent connect you with their network of investor-friendly lenders. 3) Meet with these lenders, have them talk over your finances with you and what loan products you would qualify for at the moment based on your income and assets. 4) Let the outcome of that conversation (#3) dictate your strategy moving forward and take your findings back to the realtor so you can craft a plan. 

I am based in W Seattle and we focus on working with investors trying to grow and expand their portfolio in real estate.

These are generally 12-24 month interest only loans that borrowers will generally pay back by selling or flipping to long term financing like DSCR loans.More on DSCR loans:DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan.DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.

I'm going to preface this with I'm not an accountant or certified tax-preparer but the previous advice seems slightly off (maybe based off old forms). 

Spouse, father, biotechnology engineer (by degree), water engineer (by experience), specializes in natural health, loves the world of personal development, and the world of real estate.- what am I doing here?

It's still probably a scam based on what you've written.Yes, I have been served already.

( I would assume based on area median rents?)