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All Forum Posts by: Cynthia Alexandra Sanchez

Cynthia Alexandra Sanchez has started 3 posts and replied 5 times.

Post: First Time Investor in CA

Cynthia Alexandra SanchezPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 9
Originally posted by @Reed Meyer:

I think your best option is an FHA loan house hack in LA. It may be tough to find a property that works within the cities FHA loan limits but if you can this is how you will be able to get the most out of your money on the first deal. In order to house hack in LA you will most likely need to invest just outside of good areas. So areas that haven't grown yet so prices are still reasonable and you can put 3.5% down but they are in the path of progress.

As for a side a hustle, I am in the same boat. I have a W-2 job like you but wanted to expedite my capital raising so that I could buy more, sooner. In order to raise money quicker I got my broker's license. It is a great part time side hustle where you get out of it as much as you put into it. And there are great synergies to my investment goals as well. I get a great sense of a lot of different areas in my market and get a chance to view/underwrite a lot more deals. Also a great opportunity to expand your network.

 Thanks for your insight Reed! I will definitely look into getting my broker's license. Seems like a great way to gain knowledge and capital simultaneously 

Post: First Time Investor in CA

Cynthia Alexandra SanchezPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 9

Hi All,

I wanted to reach out to this amazing community for guidance on my first property.

What is stopping me from getting started and finding my first property is my indecisiveness in the strategy I want to utilize.

I live in CA and believe that I am going to have to invest out of state because I currently do not have the capital to invest in my own backyard.

In your opinion:

What would be a better strategy for my first deal?

Should I utilize an FHA loan and purchase a multi-family home to rent out the other units or should I try and purchase an out of state home?

Also, if anyone has any suggestions on some side hustles one can do while working full time to raise capital that would be great too.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Post: First Time Investor Strategy

Cynthia Alexandra SanchezPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 9

Hi All,

I wanted to reach out to this amazing community for guidance on my first property.

What is stopping me from getting started and finding my first property is my indecisiveness in the strategy I want to utilize.

I live in CA and believe that I am going to have to invest out of state because I currently do not have the capital to invest in my own backyard.

In your opinion:

What would be a better strategy for my first deal? 

Should I utilize an FHA loan and purchase a multi-family home to rent out the other units or should I try and purchase an out of state home?

Also, if anyone has any suggestions on some side hustles one can do while working full time to raise capital that would be great too. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Post: What's stopping you from buying your 1st investment property?

Cynthia Alexandra SanchezPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 9

Hi Salvatore,

Thank you for sharing your impressive experience with us. You pose a great question.

What is stopping me from getting started and finding my first property is my indecisiveness in the strategy I want to utilize. 

I live in CA and believe that I am going to have to invest out of state because I currently do not have the capital to invest in my own backyard.

Should I utilize an FHA loan and purchase a multi-family home to rent out the other units or should I try and purchase an out of state home?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Post: First Time Investor in CA

Cynthia Alexandra SanchezPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 9

Hello,

I am new to the BP community but quickly indulging any advice, podcasts, books that I come across on here. I wanted to put my situation out here and gain any insight I can get. I am a recent graduate with 0 debt, $30,000 in savings, and a 700+ credit score. 

I live in Southern CA and would like to move to San Diego in the near future so investments in that area would be favorable even though it is a competitive market.. maybe long distance investing could be an option?

Any insights are appreciated!