If you read all of this I'd really appreciate some candid feedback.I live in Snohomish County, I'm a Navy Veteran, have a stable W-2 making about 80K/yr after taxes, and have a modest amount in savings.

BF it, live in it, then leave it!

Buy an existing house to live in and add an ADU in the back.

Quote from @Chris Hertig: We recently purchased a multi-family property and have someone living illegally in an uninhabitable, detached garage. 

The goal is to move into another property by spring 2025 to do another live in flip and keep this property for a few years at least.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

My firend once had a client who did a high end remodel in a somewhat modest neighborhood.

This diversity provides a certain level of stability to the job market.Population Trends: The population has seen modest growth in the last decade.

We found an opportunity to purchase a huge SFR with two kitchens located next to a commercial zone which was previously used as a sober living facility.

Is buying a rental into a living trust a good idea?

Most everyone mentioned the weather and appreciation due to the weather making it so desirable to live there.