I've been investing in the stock market for 30+ years, but am at the point where I'm ready to diversify more into real estate.I've been lurking on the forums here for quite some time and I am amazed at the value of the posts and level of knowledge that exists here.

Honestly, big banks have terrible rates on mortgage.Work with a broker, they are your best bet; pricing beats big banks 9 times out of 10.

Can you keep it rented on a regular basis? 

I would really appreciate if you could point me to some of the resources, especially forums focused on the Seattle area.

Also wouldn't mind building a relationship to team up on a project. 

That sounds crazy, I know but it depends on how you view cash-flow.

Hey Karl, @Karl SzymanskiI can definitely understand the temptation to do something close to home, but it likely will depend on whether you are planning to manage these properties yourself (which I personally, wouldn't since you are simply just buying yourself a new job) and where the best forecasted ROI is at. 

First off, congrats on the new journey, brother!

It is ok to not know but it's good you're on here in the forums trying to learn.

Hey folks any thoughts on buying an investment home in Forney texas?