Hello BP folks !

I have some questions about the Tacoma, WA area.  I know there are quite a few seasoned investors or folks who know this area well :)

My question is...    

Are there any areas in Tacoma to avoid when purchasing single family homes or Multi family units for possible rentals (and why) ? 

thanks in advance !

Originally posted by @Jinwoo Lee :

Hello BP folks !

I have some questions about the Tacoma, WA area.  I know there are quite a few seasoned investors or folks who know this area well :)

My question is...    

Are there any areas in Tacoma to avoid when purchasing single family homes or Multi family units for possible rentals (and why) ? 

thanks in advance !

 Hi Jinwoo, like most big city there is always good and bad areas. I don't live in Tacoma but I know that the hilltop area is not a good area and personally I would not invest there 

hi @Jinwoo Lee

I am a real estate broker at Caliber Real Estate. I work with a lot of investors in the Pierce County area and we specialize in helping clients buy at the foreclosure auction.

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Hilltop has come a long way in the last 10 years. I just sold a home located in the heart of Hilltop and it was not a bad place. Hilltop is not the nicest area in Tacoma but it is not bad and it is actually a great place to invest and ride the wave as the neighborhood gets better. 

@Orlando Roche

Thanks for the great info !  I was actually looking  at Hilltop properties through google earth right now :) One thing I noticed .. some places in that area possibly need fences.  additional  expense :/

@Kyle Parks  

Yes I guess there are always opportunities in every area. risky but good reward.

I will do much more research before I purchase anything. I like to study, drive and visit the areas in advance.

I live and work in Tacoma, I might be able to give you some insight. Can I ask what type of investment strategy you're looking for properties for?

I would buy in hilltop all day long. I own two sfh south of 56th. The only area I don't like is the western part of pioneer, near the casino.

Other than that, it's all relative.

@Peter Woodward

Thanks Peter ! I'll PM you.

@Chris Stromdahl

Thanks for your insights Chris. The place you've mentioned, Is that where Emerald Queen Casino is ?

yes, that's correct