All Forum Posts by: Stephanie Nguyen-Lieu

Thanks Everyone! After hearing from everyone so far I've decided to research markets outside of California and also pore through all the resources BP has to offer. I'm excited to begin this journey with the support of the BP community.

Thanks everyone!!!

@Ali Boone The more I look the more I'm realizing that Los Angeles and California aren't adding up to be a pretty picture for investors. I'm open to the idea of out of state investment... right now I'm researching Florida, based on @Bradley De comarmond 's recommendations, as well as Georgia and Texas.

Thanks everyone. Ali, Brad, I may have to start looking out of state as well. I just have reservations about risks associated with investing in a market I'm not familiar with. I guess that's where BP and alot of research come in. 

Thank you Rae, Dwayne, and Kiersten for the warm welcome!

@Dwayne wheeler I'll make sure to ask as much as I can. Thanks for the advice!

@KierstenVance Very cool! I'd love to discuss our experiences and strategies for the future. 

My name is Stephanie. I've always been interested in real estate and I'm just now really getting into it. I bought my first (and only) property in LA County in 2012 and lived in it for almost 4 years. I'm currently renting it out and it's paying for itself now. I moved in with family to save up more money to buy a second property. I'm hoping to build my portfolio with buy and hold properties but I'm open to flipping. I'm not in a rush to buy but I'm definitely going to jump on deals that are too good to pass up.

I have a full-time job and am trying to invest in real estate on the side. I'd like to grow my portfolio to the point where it can match my primary income so that my retirement plan can supplement my real estate income.

I found Bigger Pockets after buying and listening to an Brandon Turner's "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" after I had moved out of my condo and was prepping it to be rented out. I'm glad there's a community that helps rookie investors like me get started. Looking forward to learning and contributing to this forum.

-Steph