Sorry, "net" was a poor choice of word.

Is your new property tax based on the assessed value of the home or the price you purchased it for at the auction?

I thought about 20 as well but I am not sure if that is realistic based on my other goals.

I am working full-time and expect to have a property management company handle the property, but want to set expectations for them based on what I've learned through my studies.

How we handle international folks is the same process as US based people. 

That will have a lot to do with the discrepancy you are seeing in price.Treat every market you go to with the same principle as the game monopoly.

Hi Raghavendra I'm also based in the Seattle area. 

I always advise clients to speak to someone who has experience and can give some honest advice based on actual deals and mistakes they may have made.

If you are self-managing or using a co-host, this list might also serve as a useful checklist to make sure all the bases are covered.

Alternatively, I could hope that my next assignment will be in a better market with more options, maybe lower rates, and more cash on hand.Should I accept that no market is perfect and get in the game now, or hold out for a year to enter a potentially better market with more capital to invest?