All Forum Posts by: Katie Andrews

Hi all,

I'm originally from Louisiana, but have lived in Los Angeles for 20 years.  In a few years, I'll be retiring and moving back home.  I spent 11 years in Monroe at NLU/ULM, and my family lives in and around Alexandria.  My question is this: is there any kind of real estate/flipping market in north Louisiana?  I see there is some kind of market in Shreveport, but I'm wondering about the central to northeast portion of the state.  Any ideas, suggestions, and anecdotes are welcome.  Thank you.

Katie

Hi all,

I'm Katie, new to BP, and a full-time English teacher, soon to be a landlord.  I'm also a traveler.  A few times a year, I go out of town for up to a month at a time in summer, a couple of weeks in winter, as well as a week for spring break.  I live in Los Angeles, but all my family is in Louisiana, and I like to go to different countries (26 so far!).

I'm wondering since I'm extremely new to being a landlord, and a traveler, plus a full-time teacher, if hiring a property management company is worth it.  I'm leaning toward yes, it's worth it, since I don't know much at the point about being a landlord, and I travel.  I'm also super busy at work.

Any thoughts, suggestions, anecdotes, etc., are much appreciated.  Thanks.