However speed in closing was a concern, so we chose hard money and portfolio loans.

Just tough to know about trends for other cities...where the high speed rail is planned, what's going on with the school district, where the next Whole Foods will be built...and on and on....

However, when it comes to training agents to think like MILLIONAIRES, there is no one better, IMO, to train, get up to speed, nurture, and grow to the next level.  

I’m blown away with the speed and quality of responses from my question- thank you all. 

The speed of the market is such that you won't get a deal unless the deal looks the same as cash to the seller.

We are getting closer to retirement and would like to speed that up a little with some passive income.  

Thanks yeah I planned to use an agent to complete the transaction but love to be as independent as possible in the process- for convenience, speed, self-awareness.

As you have likely heard, cheapest may not always be the best route, especially when it comes to contractors.Bone dry is solid, but if I were out of state I would prefer to just have a GC on speed dial who will ensure quality work and hold subs feet to the fire. 

If you serve legally, worse case you should have the property back by the end of the month and potentially sooner.If the property is in King County they have their own laws that I am not up to speed on. 

It has a well, septic and high speed internet lines already.