New to Real Estate · Member since 2020 · 50 posts · 16 votes
Hi! My name is Calvin. I live in Kapolei, Hawaiʻi and TBH I have zero experience with home ownership and renting out properties but I'm very interested. I enjoy traveling and eating (favorite food is pepperoni pizza :P ). The prices of homes in general here is way out of my household's budget so I am looking to start out by buying something out of state (eyeing out Austin, TX but open to other locations). Either single family homes or maybe condos. If any of you reading my posts lives nearby then we should definitely get together! Nice to meet all of you.
@Calvin Matthews I live in Kapolei too. I own a property here and I have 5 investment properties out of state. I'm also a part of a few mastermind groups. Lmk if you need anything.
I am new to the investing as well. Tried finding things in Hawaii but it’s too nuts so I have been looking out of state as well. Still learning. Need to pull the trigger though.
@Calvin Matthews I live in Kapolei too. I own a property here and I have 5 investment properties out of state. I'm also a part of a few mastermind groups. Lmk if you need anything.
@Calvin Matthews I live in Kapolei too. I own a property here and I have 5 investment properties out of state. I'm also a part of a few mastermind groups. Lmk if you need anything.
Is the state still making mainlanders wear masks on arrival? That's the scoop I'm hearing. If true, that has Got to be hurting the local economy and real estate. I recently read that the CDC said masks are a detriment (build up of spores, fungi and bacteria) unless it is washed daily and I know for sure most people don't wash their masks every day. Seems rather dystopian to force such an unsanitary practice. Please tell me it ain't true 'cause we really, really want to visit soon.
I also live in Hawaii. I have a few out of state rental properties. Reading, BP, Podcasts, etc. are great resources when first starting. Networking is great as well. DM me if you want to chat.
Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Calvin Matthews. You have found the right place to gather information on market statistics. Wishing you success as you learn more about real estate and investing.
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I am new to the investing as well. Tried finding things in Hawaii but it’s too nuts so I have been looking out of state as well. Still learning. Need to pull the trigger though.
Totally agree. Prices are so high but I won't let that stop me with investing in real estate so I figure out of state is a great place to start. Are you looking anywhere in particular?
I have been looking in Indy area and Memphis area. I have heard good things about those markets. But I have not dug too deep. I'm looking into a STR opportunity in FL as well. I'm a mess 🤦🏼
@Calvin Matthews I live in Kapolei too. I own a property here and I have 5 investment properties out of state. I'm also a part of a few mastermind groups. Lmk if you need anything.
Hey Bleys, what a coincidence. That's really cool. Did you start your real estate journey by investing here or out of state? When I have free time I definitely want to arrange a time to meet up as I have a lot of questions about investing. Thanks for posting.
Welcome to Bigger Pockets! I am new to all of this too but can assure you, your in the right place!
Thanks William! I know being in a forum with people who have similar interests as me will help me learn good processes and grow my knowledge so I also believe that I am in the right place. :D
@Calvin Matthews I live in Kapolei too. I own a property here and I have 5 investment properties out of state. I'm also a part of a few mastermind groups. Lmk if you need anything.
Is the state still making mainlanders wear masks on arrival? That's the scoop I'm hearing. If true, that has Got to be hurting the local economy and real estate. I recently read that the CDC said masks are a detriment (build up of spores, fungi and bacteria) unless it is washed daily and I know for sure most people don't wash their masks every day. Seems rather dystopian to force such an unsanitary practice. Please tell me it ain't true 'cause we really, really want to visit soon.
Hi there, not sure how rules are for visitors from out of state but when I go shopping I see people outside of businesses not wearing masks all the time (locals and tourists). Everyone is diligent about wearing it within businesses except dining in restaurants.
I also live in Hawaii. I have a few out of state rental properties. Reading, BP, Podcasts, etc. are great resources when first starting. Networking is great as well. DM me if you want to chat.
Hi Ellard nice to meet you. Thank you for your reply. For sure I'll be reaching out to you. Where are your rental properties?
Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Calvin Matthews. You have found the right place to gather information on market statistics. Wishing you success as you learn more about real estate and investing.
Hi Anthoney! Thanks for your reply and I'll do my best to learn as much as I can about real estate.
If you want to invest into real estate, this site is awesome! Most members are so excited to help you learn and want to see you get great results. From real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance, you will find that many members here are very knowledgeable in their respective fields.
If you haven’t been to it already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their fantastic podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/
Hi Justin, nice to meet you and thanks for your reply. Thanks also for sharing the links. There's so much information in the website and on YouTube that it's a little bit overwhelming so I'm trying to take things one step at a time. I'm for sure having fun learning though!
@Calvin Matthews my property here I always planned on house hacking and renting it out. My focus is definitely out if state where the numbers make a little more sense for a little bit of passive and some appreciation. Feel free to DM me
@Calvin Matthews my property here I always planned on house hacking and renting it out. My focus is definitely out if state where the numbers make a little more sense for a little bit of passive and some appreciation. Feel free to DM me
I agree with you about the numbers making more sense out of state. The prices of rent for single family homes is nuts and boggles my mind how someone can afford it. Eventually I'll get to the point where I can afford to buy locally but until then, it will have to wait.