The thing that the gurus never tell anyone is that the majority of creative finance deals are done by investors who don't need creative financing, that is their leverage and why they can walk away, thereby making them more attractive then the one person who can only do the deal one way because they have no money of their own.

My experience has always been better with a local lender.With that said, I am reaching out to David Greene's The One Brokerage about a refinance.

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.

You have some good comments above but I would also suggest to try some local real estate meetup groups.

Self management works if you are local and can separate emotion from business.

Glad you have experience investing locally. 

Anything smaller may not attract larger investors or offer the economies of scale needed for profitability.Design Style: BTR developments often consist of attached townhomes, usually with features like garages and a more upscale design to appeal to renters looking for something between an apartment and a single-family home.Location Factors: The success of your development depends heavily on location.

Hoping to connect with fellow Canadians that have invested in Detroit and start making local connections too! 

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

This often attracts broke tenants you will have to soon evict.