I’ll update after I finish the process. 

You're thinking about this the right way—if you refine your process now, it’ll make every deal after that much easier.For what you’re looking for—appreciation-focused in a growing area—the key is picking the right market.

Navigating the eviction process in Washington State can be complex, but understanding the steps can help protect your property and your rights.

.✅ I Avoid “Free” FoodFree food is almost always junk.

This is why people buy leads and lists consisting of records showing people are in the process of losing there homes.

This area is no stranger to STRs and the County and local municipalities have a straightforward process to get you STR up and running.For more information: https://www.townofluray.com/Elkton/MassanuttenElkton is located directly to the south of Luray and Front Royal; a straight shot taking around 1 hour of scenic Rte 340.

Be upfront about being new—agents will appreciate your honesty and can help you navigate the process.

DTI < 33%Some inconsistencies that I am discovering in the process- Some lenders requiring a hard-credit pull vs some ok pre-approving me with just a soft pull- Some lenders willing to share a loan estimate sheet with exact costs to close, vs some keep insisting that they "need to run the process to get the loan estimate" and that it can only be done after I get into contract.Just before going into a contract, I would like compare all of the pre-approvals and compare their rates, exact cost to close & potential time to close & then pick the best one to make the offer.Ideal scenario- Pre-approve based on a soft pull (so I don't get my credit score dinged every time I work with a new lender)- Share loan estimate sheet with pre-approval for a potential propertyAm I asking too much from the lenders?

A clean food and clean water source are.

Cut your losses the first time they miss a payment and start the eviction process.