In need of advice... planning on moving to new state during covid

[Jimmy Lieu]

Hello BP community,

Earlier this year, I started my real estate journey. For the past few months, I've been accumulating as much information as possible. I've read a good amount of books, been listening to podcasts, roaming BP forums, and asking questions. I was planning to house hack in Columbus Ohio after I graduated college.

Fast forward a few months, and I just graduated college about a week ago. I feel like I have all the tools ready to move to Columbus Ohio and start house hacking right away. I have the capital and have learned all of the basic real estate fundamentals. However, I still don't feel "ready" to move for some reason. I'm currently residing in Portland Oregon right now, and Columbus is a completely new place. I don't know many people there and I've never visited. The reason why I chose Columbus is because I liked what Columbus had to offer and has a booming real estate market. I could definitely see myself living there.

In addition, we're still in the Covid pandemic. When I initially wanted to move to Columbus, I wanted to spend a few months to network and connect with other investors in the area. I wanted to go to real estate clubs and meetups. As a complete foreigner, I just wanted to meet new people (while having fun and going to bars and etc too). I feel like during this pandemic it is a bit harder to meet other people overall.

I feel like I am just telling myself excuses and I should just move to Columbus. I know it's the right move, but I just don't feel "ready" but I have everything I need to do it. I know there's never going to be a right time so I should just do it. Any input or anything would be appreciated.

For someone in my position, what is the advice you would give? Should I still just move to Columbus Ohio during this pandemic? Is anyone in a similar situation as me right now?

[Brandon Goldsmith]

Those seem like some great goals! A lot of the above comments gave some great advice already but I agree that now is the time to be taking risks because of where you are in life. I am getting ready to house hack here in Columbus as well, but it is obviously a lot easier for me since I am from here.

You are correct in saying that the market is booming and there are many reasons why the city is growing and it is an attractive market for investors. With that being said it wouldn't hurt to stay in an Airbnb for a week or so and check out the city overall before you make the leap so you can be sure it is something you want to do. Good luck! @Jimmy Lieu