All Forum Posts by: RJ Mitchell

Hey @Ido Nir,

I've been cruising BP looking for advice on finding financing for non u.s. citizens and found yours!

I'm not exactly in the same position as you - I'm a u.s. citizen who has been working in europe for the past 6 years so I don't have a easily validated income.

Were you able to find any answers to the question?

Thanks!

Hey @Christian Wederbrand - thanks mate! I'll probably be reaching out to you at some point to talk some real estate :)

@Jason E. - I may be reaching out to you soon in regards to something near CSU Fresno

No probs @Julia W. :)

Hey Julia,

I'm a Monterey native (born and raised in PG). I'm far from an expert but I wanted to through in my own 2 cents

1. Feel free to reach out to a couple property management firms before you decide to buy. They should have some quality advice, plus you'll probably want to use one in the future as you said that you'll be a long distance owner. 

2. PG may not be your best city to hold a rental property. Remember, this is a home that someone will rent - not that YOU will live in. With that said, I have a belief (it's not fact - check with the property management firm) that Monterey is a better area to rent out your property. There is probably more demand with the military crowd (which you are familiar with), students (MPC & CSUMB), families, and it's more affordable but yet a better area then Seaside/Marina.

3. In terms of the entire Monterey Peninsula, it's probably not the best place to buy and rent out (i.e. you are probably not going to have the greatest return in the area). I personally would like to do the same as you simply because I know the area VERY WELL (having grown up). 

Best of luck!

Thanks for the welcome @Trexie E.!

Hello BiggerPockets!

My name is RJ Mitchell and I'm an American (California) living in Stockholm, Sweden.

I have limited experience in real estate investing but my goal is to change that - with the help of BP! I'm looking to learn, connect, and possibly start a real estate investment community in Stockholm. 

Looking forward to beginning my BP journey.