Next, BP is a great network - individuals are extremely helpful and forthcoming, so try and network with individuals that you relate to.

Zoning is correct for 30 condo unit which is in high demand.

Can an Individual buy them or do they need to form an LLC?

Being a military person, you probably know better than anyone if there's a demand for rentals by those at Camp Pendleton.

This is a family partnership where I do get a bit of revenue every year but it is declared as additional revenues in my individual tax declaration in France and there is no declaration at the partnership level.Thanks for your help

I sent him a notice today via email demanding payment no later than 5:00pm 4/16/18 and I threatened to notify the MLS board and the department of state if he doesn't pay me.

If you’re buying them for less than $500 it may be a decent deal but you’ve got an abundance of vacant homes and vacant lots so doubtful you’d see the demand even at $1000-2000... plus the fees associated with closing etc... it may be a decent longer term play but not a get rich flipping lots overnight.

(Small MF's on normal sized lots being torn down are generally replaced with townhouses that are sold off individually;  or they are building SEDU/aPodment beehives;  nobody seems to be adding or replacing 4-6 unit apartment structures with decent size units)   Also if you are looking inside seattle proper,  be aware of all the additional rental regulations in place there which I love to rant about.   

So far most have been from individuals who owe more then what their house is worth, so they would be a candidate for a short sale.

There are all sorts of folks that do lending in the private space from institutions to individuals, the more experienced they are they are going to ask the hard questions about the deals you are bringing to them.