I understand Tacoma landlord law can be tricky to decipher.

House hacking is such a solid way to get started — especially in a market like Seattle/Tacoma.

I am looking to network with fellow investors in Western Washington (Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia) and also in the Portland-Metro area.

A few suggestions to get momentum in Tacoma/Puyallup/Spanaway/Lakewood:Network with investor-friendly agents: Find agents who specialize in off-market deals or distressed properties—they often know motivated sellers before listings hit MLS.Connect with wholesalers and active investors: They can be a source of deals or partner opportunities, especially in competitive markets.Attend local REI meetings: Even small meetups or association events can help you identify cash buyers, rehabbers, and lenders in your area.Engage online thoughtfully: Share insights, deal ideas, or lessons learned to build credibility and attract people who want to collaborate.Document your deal process: Having a repeatable system for identifying, analyzing, and presenting opportunities will make partnerships smoother and more professional.

I live in Tacoma and the market is really good, Seattle is great.

Quote from @Morgan Leiviska: I'm in western washington, seattle/tacoma. we are getting a lot more "price improvements" here and less waived contingencies. 

I attend school in Seattle, so looking to buy in a cheaper submarket such as Tacoma or Auburn 

Tacoma (today) like Seattle is very tenant friendly.

They were horrified about me having multiple mortgages "all that debt" - for a RE investor I don't think I"m over leveraged and have significant equity, which is why I haven't bought anything in 2 years. 

Tacoma laws are almost as bad as Seattle.