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. 

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

First off, congrats on the new journey, brother!

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

I'm seeking advice on the best way to pay off or pay down my HELOC.

If you're a contractor a fixer might be better, if you're a marketer maybe an STR and so on.