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This week on WSREIP we have a conversation with April Patterson, a realtor in the Skagit County area of Washington state, about real estate investing in the region. She highlights the unique aspects of Skagit County, it being a highly potential investment area due to its geographical location, situated about an hour drive north of Seattle and its proximity to military bases. Due to numerous military bases around, the region has a significant military and veteran population, creating consistent housing demand. April also elaborates on the importance of understanding the larger picture of a property's potential by learning to look past initial problems since it puts investors in a good position moving forward. 

April Patterson

April is a Realtor an a veterans advocate. She is a veteran of the United States Navy. She has been volunteering with veterans services since 2015. She earned her real estate license in 2021. She has had the opportunity to work with everyone from residential first time homebuyers (we call them "first time investors") to seasoned investors and developers. She do first time homebuyer classes through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission to help empower folks to take that first step into home ownership. She has extensive experience and knowledge of VA loans and veterans services/benefits allows her to educate veterans on how to start investing using the VA loan program.

00:01 Introduction to Real Estate Investing
00:34 Update on Latest Property
01:53 Understanding Property Potential
03:53 Sponsor Shoutout: Inspectify.com
04:48 Interview with April Patterson: Realtor and Veteran
05:37 Understanding Skagit County Real Estate
07:46 Investing in Multi-Unit Properties
17:37 Emerging Trends in Skagit County Real Estate
19:33 Conclusion and Contact Information