New Member soon to be living in the San Francisco Bay Area

[Ashley Watkins]

Hello BP community,

I apologize if my post goes on and on. My name is Ashley. My hopes in joining BP is to get a network going of real estate investors who can help  me as I begin my path in real estate investing (on the side.) 

I recently graduated college with a degree in accounting, finance and economics. I am moving to San Francisco Fall of 2016 to begin my day job as a new corporate accountant with Crowe Horvath LLP.

I know that my salary alone will mean small living quarters, and about 50% of my after tax income will go to rents that could increase out of my control. That's not how I want to live. 

I've been interested in the potential of real estate since I was little. I love projects that make a difference, whether that's fixing up the neighborhood eyesore to just rearranging my living room for a better energy flow. 

What I don't have, is experience, or a network of people I can go to. I'd love for BP to be that online resource for my questions, and eventually I'll be able to give answers. 

I'd also love to connect, in person, with anyone who wants to get a coffee and chat about resources for real estate success (especially in the area of financing...) 

That's me. I'm pretty open and honest, and I'm still young, naive, and optimistic. 

Best,

Ashley