Newbie from SF East Bay, California

Newbie from SF East Bay, California

Pleasant Hill, CA · Member since 2019 · 4 posts · 5 votes

Hey All,

I'm a native SF bay area Californian that was raised the standard way, through college and a string of jobs that had kept my head barely above water, financially.

A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to have inherited a SFR property on the north coast of Calif, free and clear, which I've turned into a long term rental. Other than that, I have no real estate experience other than purchasing your standard owner occupied home. I am a newbie for sure.

The rental has really opened my eyes to cashflow and real estate investing. Now I'd like to buy and hold more SFR properties for cashflow.

Yes, there is a lot to learn and Bigger Pockets has been a godsend. I've been reading articles and the forums, watching webinars, listening to podcasts like crazy and more to get as much education under my belt as I can.

I'm ready to go! (I think). 

With two teens and a job, I'll do my best to post, but for now it's mostly reading and loads of questions. 

thank you in advance to everyone who contributes. This site is gold. :)

Please feel free to reach out and say hello!

Warmly,

- Jhanna

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Specialist · Orange County, CA · Member since 2008 · 2k+ posts · 623 votes
7y

@Jhanna Dawson — yep, you got it right!  ;-)

CC: @Rob B.

Continued success!

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  • Attorney · Tokyo, Japan · Member since 2016 · 184 posts · 145 votes
    7y

    Hey @Jhanna Dawson - welcome to BP.  I'm you're neighbor in East Bay, living in Lafayette and working in San Francisco.  

    I agree that we've got a great community here. I'm always happy to connect and chat about REI, and best of luck!

    David

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2018 · 546 posts · 227 votes
    7y

    Hi Jhanna! Welcome to BP. It is awesome to see you're starting on this so early (best time to start in REI was yesterday)! Once you do decide to procure your first rental, definitely lean on the BiggerPockets community as a resource; I'll also say that it could be worth considering a shot at a software solution built for DIY landlords (1 - 15 units) to bring some automation to the rental management process (just to make things much much easier for you)! Again, best of luck on getting started and more than happy to answer any questions that you might have about online rent collection options. Welcome to the community! @jhanna

  • Pleasant Hill, CA · Member since 2019 · 4 posts · 5 votes
    7y

    Hey @David Gotsill thanks for the invite, I'd love to connect!

    @Rob B., I was JUST listening to a podcast around Avail. Gave good information. Thanks for the welcome!

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2018 · 546 posts · 227 votes
    7y

    Hahaha NICE! Which Podcast was it? I believe my colleague Laurence was just on one so it may have been that one. He's a great resource and I always find myself learning from him. Truly one of the best. @Jhanna Dawson

  • Pleasant Hill, CA · Member since 2019 · 4 posts · 5 votes
    7y

    @Rob B., it was Marco Santarelli's podcast. He did good!

  • Specialist · Orange County, CA · Member since 2008 · 2k+ posts · 623 votes
    7y

    @Jhanna Dawson — yep, you got it right!  ;-)

    CC: @Rob B.

    Continued success!

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2018 · 546 posts · 227 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Marco Santarelli:

    @Jhanna Dawson — yep, you got it right!  ;-)

    CC: @Rob B.

    Continued success!

    Thank you so much, Marco!!

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