So my question is how do you justify investing in these types of markets and what other criteria do you take into consideration when deciding to invest in these types of markets.

Maybe more in the Snohomish where there is more of a draw to the outdoors/snow season.

If they respond to the 5 Day Summons, they must fill out considerable paperwork and bring everything they owe to put into the court registry until the court date.

Taking all of this into consideration, I'm wondering if buying is the right thing to do.

The only possible reason I could think of for not selling it now would be if you are underwater on the property or if you feel extremely confident that you'd be able to sell for considerably more in a year's time.

A colleague here in CT has put together a rather useful, free brochure summarizing CRE customs and tax considerations in all 50 states.See http://www.reiadvise.com/top-ten-states-cre-investment/#tabs-2413-0-1Please contact Alan Blair at REI Advisors via the contact info on the right side of that web page if you want the full brochure and if you don't mind, mention this BP post.

But thereagain, you have to weight the considerable HML cost.

Always best to have an attorney to draw up a contract. you both split the cost.Happy Investing

In my experience, the kitchen is a huge draw to tenants, and, yes, they will notice if there is not sufficient counter or cabinet space.

I also added some other properties last year with investors.This year I started paying myself a draw out of the two properties I own solely by myself.