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Updated about 4 years ago on . Most recent reply
What worked for you in Seattle
Hello, I'm looking at Seattle hot market right now and nothing really seem to fit the 2% / 50% rule right now.
I have 2 questions:
1. is everyone just playing the appreciation game?
2. does the 2% / 50% still make sense in an expensive area?
Most Popular Reply

Hey Sam
Yeah the 2% rule went out at least 2 years ago or more. Seattle is to hot for a 1% rule. You have to think outside the box to get anywhere close to those rules these days. Maybe you have a house with a basement that can be converted to a 2nd unit, maybe add an ADU? Maybe you look for a house that can be converted or used as an adult family home (6-7 beds with 6-7 bathrooms). Those are some ways you can get close to those rules these days?
The other option is to push out to more rural areas to get closer to the 1% rule.
I hope this helps?