All Forum Posts by: Marc S.

Unfortunately I can't make it this Thursday but I'm looking forward to the next one and November!

Hi all,

I plan to attend. Thanks Johnson for setting this up!

In State / Out of State?
I'm just getting started but right now I'm thinking about investing in out-of-state properties due to the prices in the area. I think it will allow for better diversification.

Strategy?
Buy, hold and rent. For now, but still investigating.

Type of properties?

I'm planning on starting with SFHand eventually going to MF. However, I'm keeping my eyes on MF as I start investigating markets and properties.

Looking for?
People to discuss opportunities with, get advice, share information. Possibly looking for an experienced person that I can partner with on my first deal. I have equity that I can provide as part of the deal.

Can offer / knowledgeable about?

Right now I can offer equity, and my programming skills for websites and automating systems. :) Hopefully I'll be able to provide more RE advice and experience back as I learn more myself.

@Bill Gulley thanks for the info! I'll check with my local bank as well to see if they have any connections.

@Greg Snyder Thanks!

I am looking to buy out-of-state buy and hold deals. Is it better to look for financing at local banks near where I live, or where I'm planning to buy the properties?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

I'm also happy to help out with whatever you need to get an SF meet up going. Just let me know when and where you need help!

Hi, I plan to attend.

In State / Out of State?
I'm just getting started but right now I'm thinking about investing in out-of-state properties due to the prices in the area. I think it will allow for better diversification.

Strategy?
Buy, hold and rent. For now, but still investigating.

Type of properties?
I'm planning on starting with SFH and eventually going to MF. However, I'm keeping my eyes on MF as I start investigating markets and properties.

Looking for?
People to discuss opportunities with, get advice, share information. Possibly looking for an experienced person that I can partner with on my first deal. I have equity that I can provide as part of the deal.

Can offer / knowledgeable about?

Right now I can offer equity, and my programming skills for websites and automating systems. :) Hopefully I'll be able to provide more RE advice and experience back as I learn more myself.

I'm looking forward to the meetup tomorrow and meeting some/all of you!

Hi @Matt Hanson

I'm also in SF and just joined as well. Welcome!

we meet up several times a week at coffee shops to teach each other about what we've learned; let me know if you ever want to join us or if you want to borrow any of the books that we've picked up.

Would you guys mind if I joined up with you guys for a coffee one of these days?

Hi BiggerPockets' Community!

I'm a planning-to-be buy and hold rental investor based in San Francisco. :) I work in the tech industry now, and hope to eventually leave the grind behind after gaining recurring income in real estate.

I have one experience with real estate investment about six/seven years ago. I speculated on a unit under construction in a development in Florida with a friend. We were able to sell it right before the crash in 2008 for some profit (but we just barely missed the crash)! But we got lucky, and really didn't know what we were doing.

BP has been a great resource so far to help establish a baseline and to start learning more about RE investing! I've already read the getting started guide, which was awesome, and I've been listening to podcasts and lurking around the site.

I have some funds to get started with the actual investment, and I’m excited to do so! My next step is to identify a market or markets where I'd like to invest. Closeby would be best, I know, but due to prices around CA I'm starting to look remote. Any advice and reccomendations are greatly appreciated!

Thanks everyone for putting such great info on the site. I'm looking forward to attending the local meetup tomorrow, learning, and sharing back when I can!

Marc