Seeking Advice: Purchasing Property for Short-Term Rental in Seattle Area (Bellevue, Redmond, Sammamish) Hello everyone, I’m planning to invest in a property around the Seattle area (specifically looking at Bellevue, Redmond, and Sammamish) that I can use as both my primary residence and as a short-term rental when I’m not using it. I would greatly appreciate recommendations for: 1. Real estate agents who specialize in investment properties and understand the short-term rental market in these areas 2. Insights on which neighborhoods have favorable regulations for short-term rentals 3. Information about current market conditions for this type of investment Some specific questions I have: • How do the short-term rental regulations differ between Bellevue, Redmond, and Sammamish? Are there any areas with particularly restrictive rules I should avoid? • What’s the current demand like for short-term rentals in these areas? • Are there any HOAs or condo buildings that are known to be more accepting of short-term rental arrangements? • What kind of ROI are people seeing on short-term rental properties in these markets? • Any recommendations on property types that work best for this dual-purpose use? I’d really value hearing from anyone who has experience with this type of investment in the Seattle area. Thanks in advance for your insights!