All Forum Posts by: Mason May

Hello. I am a 21 year old looking for a place in Orange County to house hack via duplex. Does anyone have any recommendations for areas, neighborhoods, cities, etc to get started looking. I have grown a stock portfolio and am looking to put some of that $ into RE. I will be attending Cal State Fullerton but am willing to commute from anywhere in OC.

Thanks!

@Jon Schwartz Great advice. I'm going to be patient. If I see a deal irresistible, maybe I'll shoot. Thanks a lot!

@Jaquetta T Ragland That is very true, thanks! 

@Jon Schwartz Thanks for the advice! House hacking is definitely on my radar and I like how another tenant could basically pay into my net worth! I go to Cal State Fullerton so I'd like to invest around Orange. But I was born and raised in Palm Springs, CA which is about 2 hours away from Orange and LA. The only issue is the high prices in CA and around the country right now. Is there any point in trying to time the real estate market?

I have grown a stock portfolio since 2017 and I am ready to spend about 150k in real estate. I live close to LA and I want to invest in a cheaper state like TX or FL. I am looking for cash flow so that I can have a stream of income to rely on as I continue my accounting degree in school. Are there any specific tips or types of real estate that would be more beneficial to a young investor? I like the idea of having a duplex in a big city like Austin TX. Thanks!