New Guy from Los Angeles, CA

[Anthony Rullo]

Hello New Online Community!

My name is Anthony and I'm a short-time listener and first-time caller. I'm originally from New York, but have resided in Los Angeles for the past 12 years. I currently work in the Entertainment industry where I have worked my way up from a hustling Production Assistant to a hustling Producer. I'm just now realizing the value of investing, particularly Real Estate. I'm looking to work my way up to being successful in Real Estate investment, just like I've done in my current industry. I currently own a condo, which I live in with my wife-to-be and our charming dog. Outside of this condo purchase I made way back in 2010, I know nothing. I found out about this gem of a site from listening to the Mad FIentist podcast. I just finished reading the Beginner's Guide on this site, so needless to say, I'm raring to go! For now, I'm perusing the site and trying to soak up as much information as I can. I still haven't figured out my niche, so any advice would be appreciated. I would love for this to become a means of earning extra income outside of my normal career. I'm willing to put in the time needed. However, the biggest concern for me is that I live in Los Angeles, where it seems tear-me-downs start at $800k. I'm thinking that if I'm going to seriously pursue this type of investment, I will need to venture outside Los Angeles to do it. Unless someone out there can advise me otherwise. Thanks for welcoming me to the community. Feel free to stop over anytime to borrow some sugar.