Florence fresh from San Mateo, California

[Florence Oxenham]

Hi All,

My name is Florence and I'm very new to real estate and to the United States (I hail from New Zealand). I'm newly married and my husband and I rent a townhouse in San Mateo, California. Before I met my husband he had made a tidy sum in tech and invested most of it in real estate - in Mauritius (his native land) and Singapore (his adopted homeland). I've made it my full-time job to figure out what that means and to manage these RE investments. To fully immerse myself in the business, I'd like to become a licensed realtor and join an agency.

We're looking to grow and diversify our real estate portfolio, gradually, systematically, both here and overseas. In a week's time I am heading to Auckland, New Zealand, where I hope to secure a deal - my very own, and very first! - on a rental property there. So, I am studying up (quick!) on the basics of RE investing (general concepts) and will be talking to experts in the Auckland property market. Talk about taking action. The BiggerPockets 'Ultimate Beginners Guide...' has been extremely useful - and encouraging! - in my quest thus far.

Since I'm a beginner I'm looking at low-to-medium risk residential properties - single-family and multi-family units. And since I have moolah and no 'know-how' I'm looking at REITs too. Thoughts?

I'm very happy to be a part of the BP community - if you'll have me! - and I look forward to developing my knowledge and capacity in in all things RE through, well, YOU! So, thank you.

Regards,

Flo.