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.

Others put down larger downpayments to make the cashflow work.

As your deals get larger, especially when they are bigger than the equity in your home, a fix-and-flip loan may be worth considering.I'm happy to share my experience as an investor and as a lender.

Not to mention they are part of my network.

I'd done some reading in the past and thought a few of the main Canadian banks had such specialty trust divisions that could help you with plan setup.As for finding investments, networking with other investors, real estate agents, etc. is the way to go.Brian, from what I've heard is that CAN banks  make it extremely difficult to setup. 

I’m excited to network and create win-win opportunities.

I think you need to find a good local agent, network with investors(local meet ups, FB groups, etc) and learn more to dial in the gameplan. 

If you need some connections, I run the most active group of small landlords in the city and have a network of connections that you could potentially leverage.

Glad to be part of this network.

Wherever you are, there will be REI meetups and you should start networking there.