Find them at local real estate meetups, but be careful, it's a sketchy business overall.

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

There is some but you FB or local event would produce more.

In my experience, success in D-class areas almost always requires being local, extremely hands-on, and self-managing.

So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.

@Edwin AlvarezI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.

I started a new post asking people's thoughts about insurance costs in your local area and specifically costs to rebuild and other challenges:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/1227051-insur...

Before making any decision, I would get a customized property evaluation by a local Realtor to determine the value of the property on both sides of the spectrum; sale OR rental. 

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.