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All Forum Posts by: Jordan Budke

Jordan Budke has started 11 posts and replied 34 times.

@Tim Bratz makes sense. Just gotta learn where/how to find local deals

I'm in Fallbrook. I'm not sure my HOA would allow an STR but I'd be open to investing in one in the Crestline, Arrowhead, Big Bear area. I'd be interested in knowing how they do there

@Nicholas L. 

Say I don't buy turnkey and instead buy something to renovate and then rent—basically BRRRR. Is that not worth it?

If not, what is? I don’t think I’ve heard that answer yet. I’ve heard that staying in my CA is the best way but how? With what strategy? I’m open to all things haha

Can I ask you to expound on this a bit?

What types of deals have you found do best in Ohio?

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Hi guys, 

I'm a condo owner and resident of San Diego County. I'm currently working on paying off my debts and improving my credit scores, but have the long-term goal of using the equity in my condo to begin my investing journey. 

Are there any areas in CA that are good for investing? If so, where would you recommend to a rookie investor?

Prices in CA, specifically in my SD area, are prohibitive. We live in a 1bd 1bth with little ability to upgrade without spending $500k+. 

Investing in-state would be convenient if possible. I've considered the possibility of buying a small mountain cabin (1.5-2 hours away) to rent as an AirBnB but question if that is wise to start out with.

Otherwise, I'd love direction on places to invest other than CA. I've looked mostly in the midwest and southern states, such as IN, OH, IL, KS, MO, TN, AR, TX, MS, AL, GA, SC. So many areas. It's tough to know where to focus on and how to build a team. 


 Jordan, California is very tough to invest in because the rent-to-price ratio is super tough. I work with a lot of out-of-state investors from California who have been investing in Columbus. They have all scaled up very fast and have are making passive income. 

I recommend looking into Columbus. It is the fastest growing city in the midwest. Companies like Intel, Amazon, and google are building here. Smaller tech start-ups and a lot more. Happy to answer any questions and send resources your way. 


 I'm open to it! Do you only focus on Columbus? The biggest and most important thing to me is finding a rockstar team that I can trust and rely on from 2,500mi away. 

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Quote from @Jordan Budke:

Hi guys, 

I'm a condo owner and resident of San Diego County. I'm currently working on paying off my debts and improving my credit scores, but have the long-term goal of using the equity in my condo to begin my investing journey. 

Are there any areas in CA that are good for investing? If so, where would you recommend to a rookie investor?

Prices in CA, specifically in my SD area, are prohibitive. We live in a 1bd 1bth with little ability to upgrade without spending $500k+. 

Investing in-state would be convenient if possible. I've considered the possibility of buying a small mountain cabin (1.5-2 hours away) to rent as an AirBnB but question if that is wise to start out with.

Otherwise, I'd love direction on places to invest other than CA. I've looked mostly in the midwest and southern states, such as IN, OH, IL, KS, MO, TN, AR, TX, MS, AL, GA, SC. So many areas. It's tough to know where to focus on and how to build a team. 

Hey Jordan, totally can relate with you being from an expensive real estate market - I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio. There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc). I can definitely tell you there's still a lot of positive cash flowing and 1% rule deals and you get amazing appreciation. As an investor and agent here in Columbus Ohio, if you have any questions or want to connect, definitely reach out!

 That's what I'm looking for. I think I want to start with cash flowing properties, and then using that cash flow to purchase appreciation assets in states like CA and places with a larger barrier to entry. That's my current thought, but I'm super green. That might not be a great path.  

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Never thought I'd be the first person to bring up Columbus, Ohio. But I am for different reasons--ignore those folks.

Personally, the interest is great that you have. But if you want to play ball the field is a lot deeper. I'd definitely look at neighboring states--NV, AZ. If those more fit your profile capital wise; I would stress quality over quantity and coming in where you're financially strong to weather the nonsense. And there's a lot, and I mean a lot, of nonsense in physical real estate. Avoid hoas, flood zones, affordable housing too.


Eliminate all personal debt, invest where you have hefty reserves and for a 10yr + time horizon, and really enjoy the tough processes of this. If that last part isn't natural to you, I wouldn't get involved.

 Sorry! I was on vacation for a little while in South America

@Jordan Budke I primarily work on out of state investments with investors in Ohio. It does not matter where you start as long as you develop your Core 4. I would be happy to give you some referrals


 Where in OH do you focus?

Love this, man. I really appreciate the help. HOAs do suck. I hate the one I have now but having a roof that I own is worth it.