Moving to Huntington Beach, CA ???

[Darin Gordon]

Hey everyone,

I am currently finishing up my junior year of college in PA but I have a strong desire to move to a different area following graduation. One area that has caught my attention was Huntington Beach. I am interested in that area as well as surrounding towns on the coast. My question for anyone with knowledge of that area is what is the real estate market like?

If I were to move there I would want to house hack in order to make living more affordable and then also hopefully get involved in vacation rental properties or single family homes.

If anyone has any input I would greatly appreciate it!

[Brian Genovese]

Hi Darin,

My mom's family is from the Harrisburg area. My grandfather is in the Lebanon Valley College Sports Hall of Fame. I'm a local in HB. My specialty is buyer's in the $500k and under market. I've seen the dramatic increase in values, especially in the last 4 years. There are some niche pockets that are very affordable. The key is to start small and build a foundation. Fortunately you have time on your side. I would suggest starting with a 2br unit. Renting 1br could bring in $800-$1000 mo. There a plenty of professionals who want to live in Huntington because of the weather, schools, and easy access to the beach, freeways, & dining. All these factors keep demand high and make HB the ideal location to own and rent. I would be happy to help you focus your search. Definitely interested in learning more about you and your plans.

Sincerely,

Brian Genovese