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