We would absolutely love any tips from seasoned Seattle/ King county/ and surrounding area multifamily investors. 

We would love to network with others in the area, to include seasoned investors and fellow newbies alike.

I have been on the hunt for a nice balance of low taxes (compared to NJ almost anything is low taxes to me) and close proximity to central locations that retain low vacancy.

If you go to the Lowe's or Home Depot you'll find a kilz or kinser that says for use on glossy surfaces.  

The fees/rates are a little higher but they're a good option for people who are self-employed and have a FICO in the low 600s.

There's no better time to buy than now, especially with the low-interest rates.

so instead they appraise super low so that either the borrower doesn't take the loan or there is so low an LTV that the lending institution can live with it.

I have also heard when going to a local bank to get a portfolio loan you should have a business plan to show the lender and convince them that your investment will produce positive returns resulting in a low possibility of defaulting on the loan. 

I already have an idea of several ways I want to approach this deal but I would like to hear some of the seasoned investors ideas so I can better formulate my plan to acquire and hold.

Hi OrenellaTucson is a very competitive market and inventories are very low.