Tell me about your first investment property success?

[Stefanny Gonzalez]

Hello all, I’m new to Bigger Pockets, so still learning how this all works. Would love to hear about your first successful investment property and what made it successful?

A little about me, I bought my first home in SoCal 3 years ago. Rehabbed it, refinanced it and loved it so much decided to stay here for that time line. I am now in a position where I am looking to move into a multi-unit home (probably a duplex) and house hack by living in one unit while renting the other. I plan on renting out my current home when that happens, and in 5 years pick up another 2 doors at minimum to round out a 5 door portfolio, which I will most likely manage on my own.

I’d love to hear about how you all got started and what made your investment successful?

Looking forward to to hearing from you!