All Forum Posts by: Troy Christiansen

Hi Jeff, it's great to meet you, and welcome to the real estate community! You're definitely in the right place. Real estate offers numerous exciting opportunities such as traditional rental properties, fix-and-flips, wholesaling, commercial real estate, short-term rentals, multifamily investing, and creative financing solutions. Each path can be incredibly rewarding if you take the time to research your opportunities and find investments that align with your temperament and risk tolerance.

Fortunately, this community is filled with knowledgeable and supportive members who can offer valuable insights and guidance as you continue your real estate journey. We're all here to learn from each other, and I'm sure you'll find plenty of resources and encouragement here. Best of luck to you!

Thanks for sharing your story, Chris. It sounds like you’re doing a great job getting educated and staying motivated, which is half the battle. Analysis paralysis is super common for new investors, but it’s usually a sign that you're ready to take action, so the next step is to help yourself with a final push to move forward. I’d recommend giving yourself a firm deadline to at least try making your first offer. Even if the deal isn’t perfect or doesn't go through, the experience could be worth it, and the next time will be easier.

Since you're focused on Airbnb arbitrage and house hacking, you may want to start with markets where short-term rentals are allowed and don't have too many significant barriers to entry. Several areas either don't allow it or require a permitting/licensing process, so make sure to do your research on that aspect before you move forward. Also, when looking at house hacks, duplexes or triplexes can give you a great mix of cash flow and lower living expenses. Keep it simple, keep learning by doing, and take things one step at a time. Best of luck to you! 

I don't personally know any attorneys in that area that I could recommend, but a generally applicable suggestion for situations where you are looking to connect with an attorney with expertise in a certain field is to search for one on martindale.com. You can search by practice area and location to try and find an attorney who will be able to help in your situation, and you can find reviews on the site as well. This could be a good place to start when trying to find an attorney with more specialized knowledge on this particular topic.

I don't personally know any attorneys in that area that I could recommend, but a generally applicable suggestion for situations where you are looking to hire an attorney is to search for one on martindale.com. You can search by practice area and location to try and find an attorney who will be able to help in your situation, and you can find reviews on the site as well. In this scenario, a real estate attorney who has experience dealing with homeowners' associations and HOA disputes would likely be your best bet.