Seeking advice for buying a vacation home in downtown Seattle

[Cheryl A Perna]

Interested in purchasing a vacation home in downtown Seattle. Specifically looking in the Belltown area. Just started exploring what is available, prices, and rents. It seems there is a significant discrepancy with the cost of housing (very high) and rent (much lower then the cost of housing). Looking for insight into market conditions and any concerns for purchasing in Seattle. We are hoping to rent our home when we are not using. Thanks in advance.