It looks like you're already off to a great start interacting with some knowledgeable members who can help.You may want to search from some of the threads discussing your area of interest that @Douglas Skipworth mentioned.

As we go through closing, it will be the same interaction. 

Interacting face to face will help tremendously with forming those critical relationships to aid your progress.

I am excited to utilize all of the tools available here on BP and I look forward to any interactions I may have here on the BP forums.-  Kevin

You can then use the LLC directly to purchase property, pay for expenses and receive income without 3rd party interaction. 

And this is critical, so the money does not just evaporate (as we have whitnessed in Milwaukee the last years).Here is the official website of the US Treasury including an interactive map.

(There's a bit more but I don't want to expose their secrets lol)The group is very interactive but online through Facebook.

Ivan - Set up a keyword alert here on BiggerPockets for Tacoma and you'll know when people locally are interacting and gathering for events.

Glad to be part of the forum now and looking forward to interacting with you guys!

Looking to interact more.