Unfortunately, every state and every locality has different laws and what works in one location doesn't always work in others, so you have to be very careful about the 'free' advice that is given in online forums. 

Are you focusing your efforts in/around your local market?

Also, you could also hang out at some local ice rinks where people take their kids to hockey practice!

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Your local laws are going to prevail.

I would recommend that you get out to local meetup events, as that is where you will make the really deep connections to help you get rolling. 

Your property taxes will also be higher as you can't use the home owner's grant.There might be local RE meet ups in Vancouver area where you can go and listen to what others have to say. 

Start by networking with local investors, identifying target neighborhoods, running numbers on potential deals, and lining up financing so you're ready to act when the right opportunity comes up!

Initially I’m wanting to start in the local Chattanooga/North Georgia area

Also, join your local RE investing groups.