The no evictions ever is because if someone has been through the process, they aren't scared of it anymore, and the fear factor is huge leverage in getting a non-paying tenant out before having to invest in what can easily be a 4+ month process here.

Is your Broker returning your calls?"

Farmers became factory workers in the 19th & 20th centuries, but factory workers will not easily become technology workers. 

My wife and I found a SFH in Tacoma that is big enough that we could easily and safely hack it four ways while also living in it. 

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

I think if we price out the current tenants we will be able to rent it easily.

The first home was actually purchased with the intent to rent it out and I currently have an infinite return on it. 

That should reduce your vacancies and increase your rate of return.

Your best bet is to have your agent recommend a legit lender....require buyers to meet Their preapproval process (a real one, tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, etc)....they don’t have use your lender for the loan, but meet their preapproval standards.

In the Cambridge-Somerville area, triple deckers in need of repair easily go for multi-millions, you need a lot of capital upfront for downpayment and rehab costs and you are relying on appreciation to build equity - the flip and condo conversion is a popular option in these areas.