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.

Dont go to the regular retail realtor who only deals with FHA or conventional mortgages like 80%+ of the people.

We paid back the 401K loan in 8 months and best yet paid all the interest back to myself vs. the bank.Aug 2023 - I went to my local bank and got approved for a HELOC on my primary residence. 

Did you guys go to the local PD, DA, FBI, etc? 

Locally my observation is that the need is more for low income young and working vs college student.

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

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.

I can put in touch with a couple of local insurance agencies.  

One of the key challenges I’m facing is understanding the financing options available to someone without Canadian residency or a local credit history.From my research, it seems that a 35% down payment is often required, with interest rates around 7.5-8.5% for non-residents.