All Forum Posts by: Carlos Tapia

Hello, everyone previously I decided I wanted to get into real estate back home (Chicago, IL) however I have a full time job as a nurse in the Bay Area. I am currently renting month to month and really contemplating buying a home in Oakland, CA and possibly house hack by renting a room. Should I get into the market in such an expensive market like the bay or should I invest in Chicago and continue to rent month to month in California? I am a first time home buyer and I would qualify for FHA in California but not in Chicago due to my full time employment being in cali. any advice is appreciated. Thank you in advanced!

-Carlos, RN

Thank you @Brandon Rush and @Michael Dumler, much appreciated. 

Hello, my name is Carlos I am a registered nurse in California. I am looking to buy my first home/ investment property in the midwest where I am originally from and close to my family. I have found a home that I believe I can fix up and in a great location. I am looking to make an offer. However, how do I go about figuring out how much to offer? 

thank you in advanced, 

Carlos, RN :)