All Forum Posts by: Kirsten Crotts

@Michael Haas thanks for the great advice! I've been working on mastering the numbers and learning how to find a great deal vs. what is not. Continuing to look at properties within a commutable distance to Seattle/Bellevue as I do have to be in the cities a few days a week for work.

@Jake Alger I definitely agree on your points. One of the reasons I want to start with a house hack first is to, obviously, decrease rent expenses but also to buy a rehab and learn how to manage contractors and deadlines locally prior to moving OOS. Appreciate all the help!

@Daniel Haberkost Those were my thoughts as well. Thank you for your reply!

Hi everyone, my name is Kirsten and I am beginning my journey into investing! I am looking to do my first house hack in the Seattle area (specifically purchasing a single family property and renting out the other 3 rooms) and then BRRR out of state where prices are cheaper.

For anyone who has done long distance investing, did you find that it was easier start with a house hack in your home market and then jump into the out of state market? Or did you jump straight into it? I ask because I originally felt that I needed to house hack closer to home in order to have some experience under my belt when talking with hard money lenders, however this is just an assumption so I would love to hear from anyone who has done it!

Thanks in advance!

Kirsten