(take a listen to BP podcast #83 where I explain my style of handling tenants who are not following the terms of the rental agreement).  

The "A" style duplex (3/1 each side) sells for anywhere between 160-180K retail and rents for 800-950 each side.

If you find someone who posts regularly who you agree with their style/attitude check to see if they have a blog you can follow as well.

He operates out of that general area and was a former GC and builder himself, he may be able to help out with your needs, although I believe he is primarily interested in commercial real estate at the moment.I also believe that @Doug M. is an Everett-based investor, I believe he's a little more analysis and data oriented though.

If a seller would object and say their house is perfect/great, I usually respond saying "yes, your house may be in great condition but the kitchen/bathroom style may be outdated and the paint job/flooring might be old as well compared to what new homeowners are looking for".

One option would be to live in fha style first year is probably the best semi traditional way .

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That's hard cost only and based on the clients I have been dealing with which typically only put out high end products in high density transit oriented developments.

I thought the same applied to the metro DC area,that many of the commuters desired more affordable space and a slightly different life style.