New to the Tacoma Area

[Michelle Hojnacki]

My name is Michelle, currently I am living in Toledo, Ohio and due to my boyfriends job we find ourselves moving across the country to the Tacoma, Washington area. Together we have been listening to Bigger Pockets Podcasts for a few months, working through each episodes. 

This only grew my love of real estate. I grew up around real estate here in Ohio. My parents build, own and manage their properties. After graduating college with a degree in business I started working for the company immediately. For the last five years I have managed their units, training multiple property managers and maintenance individuals, and also setting up procedures as the company grew. Five years ago they started with 150 units and today they have 390. 

I now feel confident enough in my skill set to venture out on my own. With moving to a new area I was hoping to pick everyone's brain on recommendations on where to start. I have been debating between starting my own management company or purchasing my own properties. I would appreciate any guidance you all have the time to provide! 

On another note we are also looking for a house rental for the end of November, early December if anyone has anything or would recommend any areas I would greatly appreciate it! 

Thank you so much in advance for the help! 

Michelle