New to the Seattle area looking to purchase first home!

Hello Bigger Pockets community! I joined several months ago but wanted to re-introduce myself as I've recently moved from San Diego to the Seattle area. You can see from my previous post (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/607506-mechanical-engineer-from-san-diego-ca) that I'm a mechanical engineer interesting in rental properties, more specifically live in flips, or house hacking. Am looking in Cap Hill, Central District, North Beacon hill area. I am currently at an Airbnb where the owner converted the basement and main floor into its own unit and lives in a converted attic space. I am looking to do something similar. Would love some pointers and would love to start networking! Nice to meet everyone.