For a property o this quality you may be able to find a higher return elsewhere.

Pick a high-quality laminate or vinyl plank floors. 

I think Snohomish County and beyond are excellent areas for long-term growth, without the same high prices of Seattle.

What quality of people you want to rent your units.

The fan was perhaps 10 years old, but my move-in photos show it to be working and in excellent condition.

The franchise isn't going to let you use their name without knowing there is a high quality operator in place. 

You could wait for a correction that never comes as well or one that isn't as steep as you expect, it is probably better to base your decisions based on the quality of each individual property and its current value.

I am curious to hear what your favorite quality or trait was about the best property manager you have worked with.

They love it because they can pick up cheap properties, and if you aren't married to the idea of a 1 year lease, you can get some really quality tenants that are in town for 3-6 months working on projects and the plants and refineries that are getting paid per-diem.

Tenants are less likely to pay rent or on time, it is harder to find quality tenants, you are more likely dealing with subsidized rents (which is another time suck).