Tacoma, wa area questions

[Jinwoo Lee]

Hello BP folks !

I have some questions about the Tacoma, WA area.  I know there are quite a few seasoned investors or folks who know this area well :)

My question is...    

Are there any areas in Tacoma to avoid when purchasing single family homes or Multi family units for possible rentals (and why) ? 

thanks in advance !

[Chris Stromdahl]

I would buy in hilltop all day long. I own two sfh south of 56th. The only area I don't like is the western part of pioneer, near the casino.

Other than that, it's all relative.