I did look at a 1994 pool home with about 2K square feet for just over 200K.

Does anyone have any good referrals for contractors (metal roofing, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing) that are out in (or get out to) Packwood, WA? 

Mortgage interest and real estate taxes as it relates to the personal residence may be benefit you as an itemized deduction.You must allocate the items based on some reasonable methodology whether it be based on square footage or amount of rooms.

Could anyone recommend any real estate events, groups, discussions held in the greater Seattle, WA area that focuses solely on multi-family?

., South Broadway, Soulard, Lafayette Square, they all have a different feel so it shouldn't take long to get a sense of which speak to your investing goals more.As far non-business things to do, the Arch and Arch Grounds/Riverfront is great and just underwent a big remodel.

We charge $95 for a 1,300 square foot 3 bed/2 bath unit.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Chicago. 6 flat in Logan that is zoned RM5, which allowed for two additional units based on lot size and current above grade square footage.

I'm in Washington State and Idaho.

Washington Metro vs. 

Bachelor is a better ski mountain than most anything in Washington..