When we talk about real estate, most people will tell you to invest in your primary residence first. Well, that's great advice for 30 years ago when the homes cost less than the price of a down payment. After living and selling real estate in Silicon Valley the past 10+ years, I can tell you firsthand that getting into the California market is easier said than done.

 

Being an independent woman living in an expensive area has forced me to think outside of the box, which is why I decided to go rogue and buy investment properties in more affordable parts of the world. From Arizona to Pennsylvania, and all the way to France, it's been a journey... and it's only just begun.