All Forum Posts by: April Patterson

Good morning and Happy Saturday! I’m local to the east Skagit County area. I would love to help you. (I have even more resources if you’re a veteran!) You can text me for a faster response. (360) 724-8941

I'm curious if you have considered approaching local non profits that might want a private partner. For example, I'm with a local (not local to you) American Legion that is always open to conversations. Other examples include Habitat for Humanity, local veterans organizations, etc.

I would love to know more. I have an investor looking for a rental in that area. Text is the most efficient way to reach me. (360) 724-8941

 I am curious about this as well. How much are you earning on your savings? Is it comparable to the equity growth in the area you want to purchase? Saving money is a great plan, but debt is NOT a dirty word! People build wealth when they start to understand how to leverage debt in a responsible way. 

Good morning, Alvaro. I am curious what part of Everett your property is in. New laws in Washington state allow for substantial growth potential. Is your property capable of supporting an DADU/ADU (attached or detached)? The fact that the property is cash flowing so well IS hard to get over!

I am also curious if you have considered Skagit County? There is a lot of growth happening in Skagit. In fact, Burlington permitted over 900 new housing units over the last year(that's 10% of their population)! And the price point is a bit lower than surrounding areas. There is also Island County (Oak Harbor) that has a great rental market, partially due to the military population.

Good morning, Shannon. If I understand it correctly, YOU are the renter. The space you rent is a bedroom and living room area of a MIL unit. The door to the main home is next to your window which causes privacy concerns. Then there is the fact that there is no kitchen. I didn't even hear you mention a refrigerator. As a Realtor, the first thing I like to remind people of when looking at property is that they have to live IN the home. The property is always nice, and it's all about location, but there are certain things we don't tend to sacrifice. Things such as a space to cook are high on that list (toilets are a big one, too). It's commendable that the owner is trying to help people get into housing by offering that space. That owner also needs to understand what it means to NOT have a kitchen. My best advice would be to calculate how much you would need to spend on food and determine how that number relates to the amount of rent you are paying. If there are similar units WITH a kitchen, just without the outdoor space, then it might be worth considering a move or a tough conversation with the landlord. I live near Whidbey Island (I'm just over the bridge in Skagit County). I am happy to chat with you and help with that conversation with your landlord.

Good morning, Josh. I am a Realtor in your area. I see you are based in Snohomish. Do you have any interest in coming north? I would love to connect to talk about the opportunities in Skagit and Island County. 

Hello, everyone! My name is April Patterson. I am a licensed Realtor in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, more specifically in NW Washington. I am also a veteran of the United States Navy! #GoNavy 

I live and breath real estate and veterans. I have approximately 10 years experience volunteering with veterans services in the nonprofit sector. I am well versed and up to date on the VA loan program as well as other resources to help veterans understand their benefits to help them reach their real estate goals!

My partner and I also work with investors for fix & flips, str investments, second properties, agricultural properties, commercial, multifamily, mixed use, and more. Our plethora of connections and resources ensures we have everything you need to help you reach your goals. Reach out to us today!

 The ban in Anacortes is more about WHERE those str properties are located. It is a terrible precedent to be setting. Our local Realtor association (NPSAR) has argued extensively against it.