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Shaylynn O'Leary
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Advice: New Investor/Small but Mighty Portfolio/ Long Term Game Plan

Shaylynn O'Leary
  • New to Real Estate
  • Central Oregon
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Hello, I' m a newer investor in the process of getting my first property under contract near where I currently live. I live in a good, appreciating market where the average home price is above $700,000. Not a great cash flowing market. The state that I live in is also not landlord friendly.  My plan is to have a small but mighty real estate portfolio, much like Chad Carson's book. I want to use the profits from flipping in my home market to obtain and pay off properties in a better cash flowing, landlord friendly market. Initially, the properties that I buy in another market don't have to cash flow a lot, my metric is $150, as I'm focused on the long term gain when they're paid off  and I have a W2 and am also a realtor. I'm not looking to leave my W2 tomorrow.  However, my hold up is what market to look at that will help me meet my goals. I have looked into these markets: St. Louis, MO, Indianapolis IN, Columbus OH, Cincinnati OH, and Columbia SC. Does anyone have any advice on which direction to go? Thank you!

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Jonathan Bock
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Jonathan Bock
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@Shaylynn O'Leary

I like creativity in your own market compared to chasing cash flow across the country.  

Not too worry you will have plenty of people selling the dream to you.  

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