All Forum Posts by: Celine Li

I’ve been involved in real estate by sourcing off-market deals from wholesalers and have experience with home remodeling. However, I’ve found that wholesaler prices are often too high, so I want to start finding my own deals. I already know how to search for off-market deals through websites, cold calling, direct mail, and door-knocking, but I want to make sure I approach it the right way.

I’m now ready to buy my first investment property and am looking for an experienced investor in Los Angeles—someone who has successfully flipped houses or regularly buys off-market properties—to mentor me through the process, provide support, and offer advice as I find and close my own deals.

I’m not looking for a course—just real, hands-on insights from someone who has been through this before. Ideally, you’ve closed multiple deals, understand direct-to-seller strategies, and can help me avoid common pitfalls.

I’m open to providing value in return—whether that's helping find deals, being boots on the ground, or even JV partnerships. I'm also open to compensation if that makes sense.

If you or someone you know fits this, I’d love to connect! Drop a comment or DM me. Looking forward to learning from the right person!

Hi Jonathan, Thank you for your thoughtful reply and advice! You're absolutely right—agents will always say their area is the best, which is why I appreciate hearing different perspectives and the reasoning behind them.

I came up with these markets based on research into affordability and population growth trends. I don’t personally know anyone in these areas, nor have I lived there, but I’m open to visiting to get a better feel for the markets and make connections.

Hi everyone,

My name is Celine, and I live in Los Angeles. I've been learning about real estate investing and am ready to take action on my first out-of-state property using the BRRRR method (with plans for short-term rentals). I have enough cash to invest and am considering cities like Indianapolis, IN; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Atlanta, GA; and Charlotte, NC.

I’m looking to purchase houses around $300K, with the intention of fixing them up. For experienced out-of-state investors, where have you invested? Which cities and areas do you think have the greatest potential for appreciation?

Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!