Newbie from LA, looking for other states for investing

[Julie Baek]

Hello BP!

I'm Julie and living in Los Angeles. I moved here last October from Korea, and started 'Study' real estate investment instead of looking for a new job here. As everyone knows California markets are hot and insanely expensive, I'm thinking to invest out of state. What do you guys think about Las Vegas? Still figuring out what works for me better between cash flow and appreciation. 

Any advice or opinion will be great as I'm totally newbie for real estate industry, also this country.

[Jeffrey Leung]

Hi Julie, I am also an investor from LA. I have been investing in real estate since 2012. I got couple of properties in CA but doesn't cash flow that well. HOA is killing my returns. Las Vegas is okay but isn't landlord friendly and the returns are not that great. I invested in couple of properties in Kansas City and I am looking into Dayton Ohio and Indianapolis. Let me know if you are looking into those markets also. Welcome to BP and GL!