Hello from Seattle -- Looking to get started!

[Sun Kim]

Hello! I am from the greater Seattle area looking to get started with REI.

I am in my early 30s and recently married. I have never bought a property before, but have been saving money to buy one. I have saved about $100k, and I almost pulled a trigger on a 650k single family home in Seattle area which would have had negative cash flow. 

After some digging, I found this website and have been reading books and watching podcasts. I have been playing with the idea of investing out of the state but I might do just a bit more research until I feel more comfortable.

I would love to meet other members in person and hopefully find a good mentor.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to being a part of the community!

[Jess Haas]

Hi Sun,

Welcome to BP! Do you rent currently? I would consider getting an FHA loan on a personal residence house hack that and use the rest of your cash to invest in Seattle or out of state. What neighborhoods are you looking in?