The downfall here for us is the distance from home it would be and the lack of physically seeing the rental easily without inconvenience, which we would prefer. 

Hi BP,I'm looking to purchase my first property in Los Angeles and wanted to see if anyone has or knows of anything that might be a good fit.

As a first-time buyer with a budget of 600k is New York City or NJ a better fit? 

We gather all documentation into a Google Drive folder for potential buyers, including:Renovation details (brochures, warranty cards)Pre-listing inspection reportPre-listing appraisalWell system documentationSeptic system documentationSharing this folder with agents and on the MLS helps create transparency, leading to bidding wars and waived inspections, often resulting in offers over the list price and fewer repair concessions.By identifying properties that fit the rural buy box for entry-level to mid-priced buyers and tackling major expense items upfront, we remove risk from the transaction.

over the past 7 years I’ve had dealt with countless of bad contractors, several incidents with occupants of the neighborhood that the property is in ( once I walked in on squatters and got into a physical confrontation) , and of course the relentless pursuit of hungry investors calling me and any family member that tracing programs associates with me about wanting to buy my property all while dealing with a career/industry change and finishing college during a pandemic 😮‍💨.so here I am recent graduate ready to finally devote the majority of my focus to getting over my newbie investor hill.

My advice would be to find what fits your interests and to talk to as many other investors as you can.

I am sure there are others out there that may be a better fit.

I just recently learned about financial independence and freedom through real estate investing, so right now I am soaking up everything I can to see what strategy and market could be a good fit for me.Thanks for having me!

Before price reduction seriously consider kitchen island with seating (2 seats, maybe 3 would fit?).

I'm particularly passionate about investing in the market of Hampton Roads as it is a military hub.Outside of real estate, I enjoy reading, keeping up with my fitness, and spending time with my family.Excited to learn and connect with you all!