Buying first property in Southern California, where do I start!?

[Paul Ramirez]

Hello all, I am new to real estate investing world. I have two connections that have some experience with multi family properties. I am struggling on calculating the numbers to determine a good deal. Simply put I don’t know what I’m doing, but I want to know. I’m reading all types of books, but I’d love to know what books you read that solidified your confidence to make your first buy. The plan I currently plan on getting a Duplex that needs cosmetic love no foundation work and pay with an FHA loan and house hack it.

[Ali Boone]

Here's some help on the numbers specifically-

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/1...

Then for FHA and cosmetic work, etc., just include all of those expenses in accordingly.