All Forum Posts by: Jenna Harris

@Dan H. I think a lot of that makes a lot of sense. I think at this point the costs are a bit too high for us just starting out but may consider in the future (if we stay in the state).

I will say, I work in politics at the City and rent control is very near in our future. Unfortunately there is political will and the public is calling for it. Hopefully it stays isolated within city boundaries....

@Brock VandenBerg Thanks. I'll check out those resources and see if there are any options.

 Thanks Brandon.

 Thanks for the insight, Dan. My concerns with the local market are:

- That I believe there is not much more room to climb and buying at the top of the market is never a good thing.

- Rent control is being strongly considered in the City and the State.

- Initial costs are very high, even in places like Oceanside or La Mesa. 

- Labor costs are significantly higher here for renos.

Would love to hear your thoughts on these concerns.

Hi everyone,

I am new to Bigger Pockets - thanks for having me! My husband and I live in San Diego and have been interested in investing for many years, and I have spent the last several months learning all I can about buy-and-hold real estate and we are ready to dive in. Currently we are considering single or multi family properties in the Indianapolis or Cincinnati areas but would love any and all information you have on other markets we should take a closer look at. We are also very interested in anything near a military base.

My main concerns are:

- Managing a renovation remotely

- Incorrectly evaluating a deal

- Finding contractors and property managers I can trust

Would love to connect with any of you who are either in the same boat or have experience/guidance/advice in these areas.

Thanks so much, looking forward to learning all I can!

Jenna

 Thanks Jason!

 Thanks Robert, I'll send you an email so we can discuss!

Hello everyone,

I am new to the Bigger Pockets forums and new to investing. I am currently researching Indianapolis, IN and Cincinnati, OH for potential markets to start in and would love to connect with an investor-minded realtor. I have spoken with a couple realtors, and while they have great reviews, they do not understand the needs of an investor, so I thought I should look here. 

I'd love to connect with anyone who knows a realtor in these markets, or has any insight/advice/experience in these markets. I'm eager to learn and love to network. 

Thanks, looking forward to connecting with you all soon!

- Jenna