Investor from Santa Monica/Los Angeles

[Carlo Medina]

Hi everyone!

I've been lurking on Bigger Pockets since November so decided to introduce myself formally. 

Started in real estate when I moved to Los Angeles in 2010- used a generous relocation bonus from my full-time job to buy 2 triplexes in Anaheim. I did a 1031 exchange into a newer, bigger 6-plex in Orange last September. I discovered Bigger Pockets a few months ago and I wish I had known about it sooner as me and my girlfriend handled the property management ourselves and could have used the many tips and community support BP provides.

I want to continue to acquire buy and hold locally (MFR) as the market permits (prices seem a bit frothy right now in LA/OC) and I am also interested in vacation rentals. Love the idea of house hacking as well as we are currently renting an apartment in Santa Monica.

 I also set up a solo 401K last month with the help of Sense Financial (and Dmitriy Fomichenko) so I'm looking at opportunities to invest within the 401K - (e.g notes, note funds, crowdfunding, other funding/lending, etc.)

Right now I'm currently researching vacation rentals- looking into the Palm Springs area as this is an area we love. Also researching funding opportunities from within solo 401k. 

I love the content on here- the podcasts, blogs, forums-- and I'm happy to have found Bigger Pockets.  I'd also like to network with people in the area

Thanks!

-Carlo