We have small children so it's only natural we as well as our family is very concerned with what we have just embarked on.

I am really excited about embarking on this new chapter.

I decided last year to embark on a different strategy than my normal buy and hold investment strategy given that the market for buy and holds in California has become a lot more difficult where we have seen CAP rates move to less than 4 in some areas (San Francisco, Bay area) and only 6-7 in sub markets such as Sacramento and Stockton.The math has been pretty straight forward.

Garrett Blanchard Garrett: Consider investing in a $500 market study before seriously embarking on this adventure.

That's why it matters where your funds come from.What you were embarking on borders on mortgage fraud. 

I'm just looking to bounce some ideas around, and make sure that I have a crystal clear understanding of how this works BEFORE I embark on a deal.

Hi Elliot,I recently embarked on my journey for financial freedom and started with out of state investments.

Buttt...It depends on what exactly you want to do in real estate and what your goals are which will determine the path you choose to embark on.

I have learned a tremendous amount in a small period of time thanks to this amazing community and I hope to network with any and all you as I embark on this journey.

@Robert Davis III I am just embarking on out of state rentals myself.