The total amount of the loan would be about $575,000, which is less than the median average of single and smaller multi-families in this town.

MOST of the homes yes, but not every single one. 

Dealing with a large 4 bed 2 bath house, single story.

I realize this is a very open-ended question since there are lots of variables, but I'd appreciate any thoughts on what would it cost to build a single family house in Bellevue/Issaquah area.

I remember every single one of them being bad tenants.

I currently have a single family house that I am house hacking and renting well to Disney interns while living there.

- remove existing tile - remove drywall in surround and window area to the ceiling - replace drywall with hardibacker redgard hardibacker large porcelain tiles (16x16, 12x24) with smallest grout spacing possible- highest quality caulk that is mildew-resistant - tile floors, 4" base/behind/beside toilet, in addition to tub surround all the way to ceiling - angle tiles away from block window - re-install shower curtain rod  - replace fan/light with higher-performance model with humidity sensor - inspect fan ventiliation to confirm vent going through ceiling - inspect bath, sink, toilet plumbing and waste drainpipes - add quarter turn water shut-off valve - replace bath fixtures to single stem handle - replace bath drain with grid drain

But, since you asked, here are a few items to be very aware of when you're reviewing your insurance program:Matching the property to the correct type of policy: Every type of property (single family, 1-4 multi-family, 5+ unit multi-family, vacant, rehab, commercial, etc.

I got into it to buy and hold single houses for retirement.

We will expect a certain level of information so don't make us beg for answers to questions that every single investor always ask.