I'm curious as to how this has affected everyone's local market.

@Audrey Sommer I prefer investing in my local market (Snohomish County).

The PM will also fix things when needed, using local handymen or contractors, and collect the rent for you.

I would visit local meetups for real estate investing, and also network with agents in your area that work with a lot of investors.

.• Networking & Local Groups:Engaging with local wholesalers and real estate investment associations can also lead to referrals for quality data sources.

Find your local REIA and start attending and find the Realtors there to build friendships with. 

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

I still attend local meet ups and talk to dozens of investors and am considering other strategies like Mid-Term Rentals or rent by the room. 

Happy to connect and provide you with a list of the local meet ups. my cell and email are below! 

Apparently, local jurisdictions here are saying they want more affordable housing, but in the same sentence will also say that there will be more regulations, more environmental protections, and more hoops to jump through to develop starter homes.