All Forum Posts by: Elexa Marsh

Hi Lucia - I am interested in deal analysis and underwriting where I have been expanding my knowledge more recently, however I have a strong background in sales so I am open to learning about a variety of opportunities. 

I have held my salesperson license since 2020 and have worked as a marketing coordinator, listing coordinator, and property manager. Aside from 4 of my own residential sales, I've dabbled in most positions in the residential world. 

Recently I have spent time skimming the basics of different investing strategies and learning about commercial real estate. I'd like to work full time in the real estate world again and am open to discussing any opportunities. 

I am local to the San Jose market, but I have a strong sales background and am open to remote inside sales opportunities and mentorships as well. While I prefer a paid position, I understand that some mentorships may cost or be a trade for my time. Please feel free to comment below or connect with me to discuss. Thank you.

 Hi Nicholas,

I really appreciate this feedback - not a fan of my current day job, real estate is where I want to be full time and I can do that just about anywhere with the right niche as I am early in my career still and a first time investor, of course.

I'll be doing tons of research and your perspective is a valuable reminder that I need to talk to as many lenders and see as many properties/evaluate & analyze as many deals for myself as possible.

Hello Joe, thanks for your response. I am aware that I would have to occupy one of the units for at least a year if I use an FHA loan. I would be planning to move to a more affordable market in the U.S. given my current finances and the market in California - particularly the Bay Area where I'm located.

I am not familiar with DSCR loans so I will do some research and reach out to a couple of lenders, again, thank you for your response!

 Hi Erik, 

Thank you for your response. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't qualify for a conventional loan. 

Assuming I am looking at a 3-4 unit property, I would probably want to decide what area to buy in and the general rental income so I know that I have a good chance of passing the self sufficiency test?

Hello all, 

I am a first time homebuyer looking to take advantage of an FHA loan for a multi-unit property. I recently heard about people using an FHA loan to buy a multi unit property and using future rent as income, and I want to do the same to start building my portfolio.

I currently have a salaried job and reside in CA. I'm not sure if with my current salary and the future rental income combined I would even qualify for anything in this state, so I would like suggestions on other states to do this in.

Any information on this process would be helpful and suggestions on good rental markets to do this in are appreciated! If you have done this yourself, your personal input is also greatly appreciated!

P.S. please feel free to re-classify my post if I am in the wrong section.

Hey everyone! 

I am a California realtor with 4 residential transactions under my belt. I want to dedicate my time to learning the ins-and-outs of starting an investment business. I am open to flips (for end users), investing in multi-family properties and more. 

I'm looking for an investor that I can assist either in the San Francisco Bay Area, or anywhere virtually. I have a lot of skills and knowledge to bring to the table to assist you and your business in regard to research, communication with agents, vendors, transactions, paperwork and more.

I want to find someone who I can bring value to, and in turn I can learn the business and how to become successful in growing my own. Any suggestions are welcome, tips, tricks, you name it! I'm open to it all and I thank you in advance for taking the time.