All Forum Posts by: Mary Seo

Sweet thanks @Phil Collett

I'm wondering how everyone is networking during the pandemic! I know a lot of standard practices like open houses are changing to be zoom walk-throughs or digital meetings but I'm just starting out with REI and I'd like to be able to meet new people and form relationships with like-minded individuals. I see a lot of old posts suggesting meetups but I don't anticipate those being as lucrative of an idea post-covid-19 so just looking for alternative/safe ways to get myself out there!

@Kyle J. Cool thank you!

Is there a place where all the responses to the famous 4 questions for the real estate podcast (namely, the "what is your favorite real estate related book?")? Would be cool to see them all compiled somewhere

Thanks @Lee Ripma! Yes i saw quite a few MF in LA that already had renters occupying them at low rents and I was worried about how to handle that with all the rent control in the LA area so good point. I currently work in the South Peninsula (Rancho Palos Verdes to be specific) so if I was to house hack it would have to be within an hour drive from there. Can you link to the MF in highland park you're referring to? I'd love to check it out.

thanks so much everyone, this was super helpful! I'm reading David' Greene's long distance real estate investing book now while simultaneously analyzing deals in LA for house hacking prospects, so I'm glad I got some feedback on both of those options! 

Hi everyone, I'm relatively new to the BiggerPockets Forums (although I've been listening to the podcasts for over year now). I'm a software engineer located in Los Angeles and my goal is to start investing in (ideally) multi-family homes and if not, then single-family homes through house-hacking and possibly flipping (although i know flipping may not be the best idea during a recession). I don't have a ton of savings at the moment and I'd like to know if anyone has advice on how to get started in such an expensive city. The reason I'd like to stay in LA is to qualify for an FHA loan/live in the unit while renting out.