But I'm still looking around the south sound area for the unicorn of an affordable duplex or triplex.

Sounds like a quick way to turn $15k into $50k.

I'd look into some 0% APR for the first 18 months Credit Cards but it sounds like the amount of money you're looking for is too small for most hard money lenders to want to get involved with.  

Sounds like you are expecting someone to lead you by the hand. 

They have views of Puget Sound and are walkable to downtown Edmonds, both of which are on our list of desirable features.Account Closed thanks for the color commentary. 

It sounds like you already have a great start.

Normally I suggest listening to the podcasts or reading the blog posts but it sounds like you've already go that covered :)As far as networking, Bigger Pockets has a great member search feature you could use to search for members in Rhode Island, then you could reach out to some directly.You could also attend a networking group in or near Rhode Island such as RIREIG or Black Diamond REI.

that sounds like a terrible idea lol. 

Sounds like you are on to something. 

Which sounds great on paper but they never moved in so he ran himself into the ground trying to pay the extra mortgage.