This has driven up the property taxes there. 

I just had tenants move out of my investment property (duplex) without paying for the last month's rent, and the damage they inflicted onto the property exceeds their security deposit amount.

Investors considering his services should be very careful.

I am currently working to find ideal properties.

Eventually, Class A property values increased to the point that even increasing rents didn't allow them to cashflow upon purchase.So, the flood of new investors switched to buying Class B properties.

Research market rents, carefully calculate expenses, and ensure you have a solid lease agreement.

If no loss protection and likely relo again, I would rent in Seattle and buy several investment properties. 

To be brutally honest i don't care if it's at cost, below or above, I only care what it is exactly and how much. 

This year for 2025 my wife and I have made it a goal to improve our financial literacy to purchase another investment property.

And a good property manager will take care of day to day, but you will still have work to do.