We've found that the person agreeing to co-sign maybe trying to get the person out of their hair. 

The beauty is that it doesn't have to be all encompassing by itself as long as other companies are willing to interface through it (but gaining access to third party products is the most difficult aspect I presume).

Personally, I think that western Snohomish county is now in the direct cross-hairs for bedroom community spillover from the exploding Seattle market.

It is up to the individual, their goals, and their risk tolerance.Personally, if you are very sure that it is a rock solid deal that cash flows beautifully, I would definitely pursue it.

I currently live in Sydney, Australia, and it is an absolutely beautiful place to live.  

Presently at this moment, I'm in beautiful Sandpoint, ID.

The numbers are beautiful as far as I can tell.

Another beauty of real estate and leverage is the depreciation tax benefit.

Its beautiful up there! 

Your current plan goes against everything you've done up to this point that got you to that beautiful, and very expensive city.