I offered his full asking price but in addition to my "cash offer" I also offered to pain the lien, to hire movers for him, provide moving supplies, provide a 10x20 storage paid for 3 months.

I'm relatively new to REI, but have a few MFH in Tacoma which I've secured in the last 18 mo - buying in Seattle right now feels silly - it's peak market for sure.

In the current market, I would focus on Tacoma which has some really awesome neighborhoods with great old houses (I don't care for modern ~post 1940's construction) at 1/2 the price of similar homes in Seattle.

Or offer to pay movers. 

If you acquire the property, just move rent up over two years to fair market.

Tacoma: 13.4% appreciation last year, predicted 6.0% appreciation this year Portland: 20.1% last year, 7.5% predicted this yearDallas: 17% last year, 7.6% predicted this year If you had rigged dice, which market would you roll the dice in?

The house is in Tacoma Wa near Portland Ave .

Hello BP,I have a question about two recent flips that sold in Tacoma WA (about 30 miles from Seattle).

Can someone give any suggestions to which credit union is the most investor friendly in the Seattle/Tacoma area?

Maybe you can offer to help them by sending them listings of other rentals or offering to help arrange movers if they need it.