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.

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

Nonetheless, it was made possible by a local credit union.

I highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups...here is BPs list:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

Connect with local contractors, real estate agents, and investors who know the area well.

Also Cocktails and Real Estate at Patriots place.BP does have a local meetup section which usually has good local options.

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

Local references are invaluable because those lenders have proven themselves in your market.Work with Reputable Companies: Some well-known DSCR lenders with a solid reputation include Lima One Capital, LendingOne, Kiavi, RCN Capital, Visio Lending, and Easy Street Capital.

Quote from @Fernando NA: Hello everyone,I’m considering purchasing a piece of land near Divide, CO, to build a small off-grid log cabin and list it on Airbnb or similar platforms.For those of you who live in the area or have experience with this, I have a few questions:>Is it possible to list such a property on Airbnb given the local regulations?

It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.