All Forum Posts by: Olena M.

Thank you everyone for attending our first meetup. We had a great turnout. Let's do this again.

 Yes! Please RSVP here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/587280-san-diego-bp-real-estate-investor-happy-hour-friday-july-13

hey everyone! I created an event on BP events page to get a better estimate of how many people will be attending so that I can reserve an adequate amount of tables. 

Please RSVP here: 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/58...

Many of you direct messaged me, I will count you in.

I hope to see you at the Draft Republic in UTC at 5:30 PM on Friday, July 13. 

Please join us for an informal happy hour at the Draft Republic in UTC. 

This event is not sponsored by anyone, and there will be no presentations. Simply come to meet and greet other real estate investors and real estate professionals from San Diego. Everyone is welcome. 

When you come in, please look for Bigger Pockets Sign at one of the tables.  

Please RSVP. I will reserve a few tables for us. 

See you all there! Please DM me if you are lost. I will be checking my phone. 

Thank you, 

Olena 

How about Friday, July 13th @ Draft Republic in UTC? We will call it "Spooky Real Estate Investor Meetup"  :) 

I will get a facebook group/event set up. I will need a headcount to reserve a table. 

@Ben Biggs 

"IMO what it really comes down to is feel for an area. It almost comes down to block by block in these up and coming areas"

I agree with you on that one. We often ride bikes with my husband to get a feel for the neighborhoods. I also use crime mapping (available online) to evaluate the neighborhoods for safety. 

It is very possible that you will find a perfectly good tenant, because affordability is a real issue in San Diego. There are some neighborhoods that are turning and will probably appreciate really well in the years to come. 

It all depends on your risk tolerance. I would buy a duplex in Clairemont. it is a nicer area than where I think you are looking now and it may be easier to self-manage. 

Keep in mind the issues that arise from renting to low income tenants. California is not a landlord friendly state. If the tenants stop paying, it may take months to get them out of your property. Also, they won't care about their credit or rent-worthiness, so there is little recourse for a landlord. Are you going to manage the property yourself?