All Forum Posts by: Natalie Johnstone

@Travis Timmons thanks so much Travis - this is great.  What you stated is exactly what I’m going for. If I could break even cash flow to mortgage/expenses - I’d be happy in a market with appreciation.  As mentioned not necessarily looking for cash flow but looking to hold properties for as long as makes sense.  Take equity out (when it makes sense) and find more properties to buy.  I really want to be as hands odd as possible with operations so I’m willing to spend on a good property management company (mentioning again I’m not as concerned about cash flow today)

any insight into markets you are aware of with good alleviation outlook over next 10 years?

@Becca F. this is the greatest response - thanks so much for this valuable response! Can I message you / connect with you?  I just need to organize my thoughts first 😊

I’d love to connect and also would love if you’d share your resources and performance metrics.  I will message you!

@Kerlous Tadres thanks so much for the feedback. At what point in the journey of finalizing your market, and offering a deal would you begin to engage an attorney? Thanks 😊 

Hi All - I'm brand new and have a goal to buy a property by EOY.  I'm overwhelmed by which market(s) to choose.  Because I'm in the Bay area, I can't really invest in my backyard so to speak.  Looking out of state (because of prices and more landlord friendly areas) but open to hear others successes in Cali investing (for first time purchases).  

If you are investing out of area or out of state, how are you inspecting property, and all your due diligence out of area? has it been difficult?

My strategy would be to have a property manager do pretty much everything, I'm okay with minimal cashflow because we both have great W2 jobs.  I'm more interested in just growing assets.   Thank you so much!!!

@Bradley Buxton would love that!! Thanks so much!

@Sean O'Keefe - any specific neighborhoods in Oak? Oakland is not my favorite place to visit... lol.

@Madri Koppe curious, what type of investment properties do you have in SD?  Single family homes?  How much dollars are you typically throwing down for the down payment?  

Hi @Rachel Hadass I’m also in the Bay Area! Husband and I both work w2 full time jobs and we have 3 girls ages 9. 7, and 3! I saw you have regular check in. Would love to join and hear about what you all are doing! @Eve Favorse @Sherri D.@Sherry McQuage @Ellie Ochoa @Sugey Moreno @Account Closed

Hi All!  Newbie here with a goal of a first purchase by EOY 2024.  I'm a married, mom of 3 girls 9 and under.  My husband and I make a good income from our W2s, as well as have been part of a few great investment opportunities.  with my future investments, I would love to have at least a little bit of cash flow, but I'm fully expecting to pay property management to manage remotely, and more focused more on growth potential / equity, and then to use equity to keep expanding.  I'm super happy starting off with single family medium or long term rental strategy, hold for as long as makes sense, and keep purchasing the same type.  Would love to hear where others from the Bay Area are investing?!