@Troy Parker how well do you know and like this friend?

I'm in Western WA as well, house hacking and have 5 units in Pierce county.

Meet-ups via local groups or via zoom calls or private REI clubs/groups.Asking a seasoned agent in each city/county as well as a Banker/Loan officer will also help put a plan together.

We are starting the process of analyzing deals, making a plan and executing on it. 

If I had to leave a takeaway from this post before getting too far in it would be that whatever goals are had you have, we have these goals for a reason and typically it does not go exactly as planned but even if it doesn't go as planned, we can pick up where we left off and give it a fresh start.

Class C is more work than class B, but if managed well can do great.  

This is who will approve or deny your plans when you apply for a permit.

With thoughtful planning, you’ll be well on your way to building wealth and achieving your goals.Good luck! 

Learning how to manage them well is far more important.

I'm from Long Island but now live and plan on investing in the Albany area.