This has been discussed in other threads going back for months, esp the number of condo projects now coming online, when you have a building with a few hundred units completed it’s going to have a major effect on the YoY numbers when the whole county new listings are only around 4000 per month. https://seattlebubble.com/blog/2018/06/12/around-the-sound-king-county-sees-the-biggest-gains-in-listings/

It sounds to me like SPS thinks they are the only loan on title.

Sounds like your "lurking" has lead you to a pretty solid strategy for your REI career.I don't have many regrets in my REI journey, but if I could do it over, I would house hack early and often, just like you're planning.

Sounds like we’re in a very similar situation right now.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

Sounds like the houses are like items.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

Sounds like you're way ahead of the game with your job skills - I wish I had half of those abilities to take care of our rental properties!

Sounds like you're way beyond a newbie in real estate!

Sounds like now is the time.