All Forum Posts by: Corey Samuelson

So I'm using Redfin and Zillow to look at Duplexes in and around my hometown of Hesperia, California as I want to start out by house hacking. From a buying standpoint, how do I know if what I'm looking at is worth the list price? (I would of course make a lower offer)

I could go there and check it out, but I have no experience in being able to tell what a property is worth.

I'm considering calling the listing agent, but I feel like he/she would have more incentive to deceive me in some way.

Apologies for the noon question, I'm reading the BP book currently on rental properties. I just need to learn how to spot of a property is overpriced or if it's a good deal. I realize this probably comes through experience. I really want to take my first step though and I don't want to meet financial ruin on my first step.

Thanks everybody! I'll probably hold off on the license then for now and just focus on investing.

So I plan to start out by house hacking and buying a Duplex or maybe even Triplex of Fourplex.

My questions are: Is it a good idea to get my Real Estate License first? 

Also, I noticed when reading up that there seems to be two different licenses. A Sales and a Broker license. 

Which one should I go for if I plan to become a serious investor?

Are there any California investors here who can give input on where I should go to get my license?

Can it be done online?

I should also mention I'm from Southern California. Which is where I will probably end up buying.

Thanks in advance.