For anyone who got to this thread looking for conservation land trusts or conservancies, here are some links to learn more about how to get involved and protect your land: Land Trust Alliance, Washington Association of Land Trusts.Land trust nonprofits, like for example the Jefferson Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy of Washington, or Columbia Land Trust, are non-profit 501(c)3 organizations who work with private landowners to conserve their land in perpetuity, and are different than the real estate beneficiary trusts being discussed in this thread otherwise.

I truly believe the corporate nature and dullness of an HOA disregards individual’s emotion and opinions.  

More sales for those that understand the nature of the business. 

Bamboo makes a great natural fence and privacy screen.  

@Frank Gigliotti   if you have done well in your state you can do well anywhere.. its really a life style choice.there is a reason that 1/4 of the nations population lives in 5 states on the west coast.LIfestyle  then there is lifestyle and of course the lifestyle... throw in weather. natural beauty etc etc.. there was another thread about getting out of Real estate and the one who created the thread lives in Lima Ohio  where the heck is that? 

I am highly passionate about getting involved in the rental properties side of things, preferably live in duplex, triplex or quad-plex's or something in that nature.

I am highly passionate about getting involved in the rental properties side of things, preferably live in duplex, triplex or quad-plex's or something in that nature.

If your tear down is near wetlands (not necessarily on the water but near areas that flood in spring) you will have to submit plans to the local natures conservation committee for approvals and likely install wetland protection barriers/fencing and limit construction options.  

To make it functional, the pathway to it needs to be to the main house, not going through a garage, it also needs to be heated and cooled to be living space, best tied into the HVAC of the home and have a window, natural light not so much as legal egress.  

Tenants by nature can either be lazy or ignorant.