Newbie from SF Bay Area (California)/Honolulu (Oahu)
Hi there! I'm Ally, and I was born and raised in the SF Bay Area of California. Although I've read quite a bit on RE investing, I have yet to make the jump with the primary reason being that I've been focused on my military career in the past few years and have not lived where I want to be in the long-term future.
I'm most interested in buy-and-hold properties (SFHs and multi-units) in locations where I see myself returning to and/or staying long-term, so primarily in the Bay Area and Honolulu (actually PCSing there in a few months for a guaranteed stay of at least several years) right now. Hawaii seems to be one of the most difficult markets to start out with, so we'll see how that goes:).
Looking forward to being part of BP!
Ally
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Definitely look at doing a Duplex then with VA when you get out there. Live in one, rent the other one out, and then rent the second one out when you PCS to your next base. Wash, Rinse, and Repeat!