Did you finance this deal with a local bank or credit union?

Build connections with local professionals, talk to them in person, and value there time over yours.

For instance, many tribal lands are exempt from state and local property taxes, which can obviously lead to significant savings.

—it’s also about reliability, attention to detail, and someone who just “gets” your space and your guests’ expectations.Do you have any hidden gems, local recommendations, or tips to share?

I purchased my first buy and hold SF rental property last year and turned the property into a student rental as it was very close to a local College.

I live in Tacoma, WA…a lot of folks don’t want to deal with having to learn the local housing laws.

Your best bet is to find and contact all of the top local wholesalers and go to work for one of them and see what they do right and wrong and see if it's even a business you like.

Have you looked into local credit unions or alternative financing programs?

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

I would like to speak with local investors, real estate agents, property managers, lenders, etc. from the area.