I'd be interested to hear others that have specific experience with them. 

Keep it short and respectful of their time, and offer to meet in person if they’re open to it.Join Tacoma-specific Facebook groups.

And don’t sleep on local banks or credit unions—they sometimes offer flexible portfolio loans that could work for a deal like this.Since your wife qualifies as a first-time homebuyer, check out any state-specific programs or HUD options for down payment assistance.

If so, it would make sense to figure that out first before deciding on a specific area.

When faced with scenarios like this, it's tough to answer such a specific question with limited information. 

From the public website,The BetterLife Tribe program offers everything you need to achieve real estate success:Monthly Calls with Brandon Turner and top real estate experts, providing you with insider knowledge and strategies.1-on-1 Personalized Coaching to tailor a growth plan specific to your goals and challenges.Access to the reiOS System of Success, the exact operating system Brandon used to scale Open Door Capital to over $1B in assets.World-Class Real Estate Education and Tools that equip you with the skills to dominate any market.A Thriving Network of 1,000+ Active Investors ready to support, inspire, and challenge you on your journey.Seems like a great program like many do in the marketing materials

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Rent control laws are market specific.

Based on our experience, we’d be happy to connect and share insights into viable areas, property management options, and financing solutions tailored for cross-border investors like yourself.Cleveland is a fantastic market with solid cash-flow potential, but as with any investment, having the right team in place is key.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect further or discuss specifics—I’d be happy to help!

It was certainly stressful to do a rehab loan (non-recourse) and refinance with non recourse loan and budget the renovations.