Glad you have experience investing locally. 

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.

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

There are also some locally I think through the AAR, I would reach out to them but if not I am happy to help!

I would get in touch with a local builder, and see about getting a mentorship on down days and days you have off..

For several reasons (property taxes, politics), I would prefer to begin real estate investing somewhere other than locally. 

Using these parts of local zoning can lead to potential deals.  

You'll gain valuable insights into evaluating deals, financing, and managing properties.Local NetworkingPlug into local investor meetups in your area, the Pensacola area should have tons of groups.

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

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.