NorCal Newbie with SoCal House Hacking Goals!

[Alexis Hui]

I'm from the Bay Area, currently working in the Commercial Real Estate management industry. I'm currently in the process of looking to purchase my first house hack in Southern California. I received my real estate license in the beginning of 2019, but I am new to the real estate game, especially residential and real estate investing (I'm currently not doing any salesperson duties). I'm also reading Craig Curelop's book on house hacking and taking many notes to help with my first hack!

Goals:

• Buy a house hack and live in the property for 1-2 years.
• Continue renting out the property after 1-2 years and purchase another house hack, ideally graduating to multi-family.
• Turn house hacks into cash flowing rentals.
• Become financially independent, so I have the freedom to take some time off and travel.

Would love to get to know people with similar interests, are currently house hacking and know about the Los Angeles market! Is it more challenging to build a team due to long distance?