Economically growing area. 

Antioch is a growing market with strong rental demand and opportunities for appreciation.

Tacoma has a growing real estate community, and there are plenty of opportunities to connect with investors.

They identify markets that are growing and get in the way of appreciation. 

If growing the portfolio isn't the route for you, then the market is still a great hedge to diversify (S&P returns 8-10%/year on average). 

This can be a great way to help an investor grow their retirement accounts, and save on taxes! 

Some of the best investment were made in bad neighborhoods and higher crime rates then as usual the area becomes gentrified and continues to grow in both equity and passive income.

Quote from @Kody Smith: without getting too deep into my finances, what my strategy is...1. take loans to buy properties (leverage)2. fix/flip for day to day cash flow income3. use some of the fix/flip income to buy consistent cash flow through:- business acquisition, - commercial properties (MF and store fronts),I have no intention of doing ALL of the management myself, I will hire management as needed (medium term goal)my expected core role is money provider, evaluating the numbers, making decisions, and connecting with investors, wholesalers, lenders, contractors, and property owners.while I am just on step 2 of the journey, I am looking toward step 3 to stabilize, and not worry about if house prices drop mid project or not (or not worry as much) So to be fair this is more about obtaining and growing a real estate business not simply buying rentals for cashflow.

I am 100% ok with my w2 providing me income to maintain my life and grow a nest egg for the later aspect of life  

It's a little remote, however, the community seems to be new and growing and there are other houses and developments going up near by.