Moving to Seattle with no job lined up?

I am in need of a major change and want to move from the east coast to Seattle, WA. I have no idea some of the steps it will take and what to do. I do know I want to sell my house and use the money to pay off some debt and move to Seattle to an apartment. I know, it's crazy with the housing market right now, but I think I'll thrive better being in a large city in an apartment. I also hate driving and want to be close to things to walk and use public transit.

The problem is the rental income criteria, and having a job where I make 2.5 to 3x the rent.

I was thinking maybe I stay at an airbnb for a few months, find a job during that time, get a few pay stubs, and then apply for an apartment? My family can help send my belongings to me after I move into an apartment.

Or do I try to apply to apartments with just my savings? Which will be decent since it'll be most of the money from selling my house.

Just starting to seem impossible at this point. There's nothing left for me where I am now that makes me happy. It's not the life I want to keep living.

Any tips on how to relocate and go about this are very welcome!