Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I don't want to demotivate you but instead of low balling offers especially in a sellers market, try to do your numbers properly using either the BP calculator or other calculators out there. 

By then, if you’ve done it right your cash flow and equity should be good enough to make the jump to Montana.Option 2:  owner occupy a single family or condo (all of these options , including multi family) can usually be done with a low down payment FHA loan which also allows gift funds if you need and can get help From a family member) — depending on where you are in the Seattle area, your appreciation might be strong enough in a couple of years to borrow against (or sell) and begin stretching out a bit.Then it’s all about finding an excellent property manager in MT, and if you can’t find one where you want, look somewhere else!  

But that the beautiful thing about RE, there are so many avenues I can choose. 

I had a deal in front of me and need help determining if this is a good value....It is a low cost low income building.I have a break down of all the numbers but I’ll just throw out the basicsGross rent is $234,000 on an upward trend producing closer to $22,000 a month last 4 months, seller has been clearly cleaning things up a little before sellingThe balance sheet that they gave me shows $98,000 NOI but they do not have property taxes listed and makes me wonder what else that they left out..But either way that should still keep the NOI above $90,000The asking price is $800,000Looking for advise from some experienced investors Thank you

A lot is opinion based, but the data should point to a strengthening market, with low new construction deliveries. 

Should I choose resident or commercial?

I've been buying in Northern New Jersey and have never gotten anything that low, unless is a run down property that will need significant rehab to get going.  

Of course how you approach real estate and how you choose to invest is up to you but you have a great resource here. 

Is the $500 per unit too low?