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Where to search for out of state for newbie.

Sino U.
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Hi BP Community,

I’m excited to join and start my journey in real estate investing. I’ve been reading Brandon Turner’s book on the subject and am nearing the end. Eager to begin, I have a few questions and would appreciate your insights and advice.

I currently live in Monmouth County, NJ, and bought our home last summer. Considering the high property taxes unfriendly laws towards landlords , inventory, and prices here, I’m pondering out-of-state investments for potentially better cash flow. I’m attracted to markets with:

• Lower property costs

• Landlord-friendly laws

• Lower property taxes

However, I’m unsure about the best market for a beginner like me, aiming to invest in multi-family properties with a budget of $50K. Is this feasible in the current market?

Another concern is financing. I'm considering using a HELOC from my residence. From what I've read, this seems more suited to a BRRRR strategy. Would it still be a wise choice for a straightforward investment?

Lastly, I’m curious about starting with Section 8 housing. As a novice in real estate, is this advisable, or should I gain more experience with other properties first?

Thank you! 

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Jimmy Lieu
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Jimmy Lieu
  • Real Estate Agent
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Quote from @Sino U.:

Hi BP Community,

I’m excited to join and start my journey in real estate investing. I’ve been reading Brandon Turner’s book on the subject and am nearing the end. Eager to begin, I have a few questions and would appreciate your insights and advice.

I currently live in Monmouth County, NJ, and bought our home last summer. Considering the high property taxes unfriendly laws towards landlords , inventory, and prices here, I’m pondering out-of-state investments for potentially better cash flow. I’m attracted to markets with:

• Lower property costs

• Landlord-friendly laws

• Lower property taxes

However, I’m unsure about the best market for a beginner like me, aiming to invest in multi-family properties with a budget of $50K. Is this feasible in the current market?

Another concern is financing. I'm considering using a HELOC from my residence. From what I've read, this seems more suited to a BRRRR strategy. Would it still be a wise choice for a straightforward investment?

Lastly, I’m curious about starting with Section 8 housing. As a novice in real estate, is this advisable, or should I gain more experience with other properties first?

Thank you! 

Hey Sino, totally can relate with you being from an expensive real estate market - I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio. There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc). I can definitely tell you there's still a lot of positive cash flowing and 1% rule deals and you get amazing appreciation. As an investor and agent here in Columbus Ohio, if you have any questions or want to connect, definitely reach out! 

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