I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.

Look up your local laws on how much notice you have to give to to end tenancy and then give them that notice.

Did you try a local CU or bank for a construction to permanent loan?

If I had known then what I know now, I would not have used them.Stick to you local guys you can talk to.

She speaks at a lot of meetups locally as well.

@Jeffrey Bourque Are you planning to finance this with a local bank or credit union?

Nashville, Dallas, etc etc)Yeah, I know states like Florida and Arizona have prohibited local municipalities from restricting non-owner occupied STRs.

Let the agent know that while you’re interested, the property’s condition and local comps don’t justify the asking price.Taking a warm, conversational approach can make negotiations smoother and improve your chances of getting the deal.

Tacoma is a fantastic market with a lot of opportunity, so you’re starting in the right place.Here’s how you can connect with local experts and start building your skills:Attend local meetups and networking events.

Also, you could also hang out at some local ice rinks where people take their kids to hockey practice!