[songzme]

Not sure what you are trying to say here, but I'll try to indulge.

1. Your mom doesn't have enough money - You can still involve your parents by having them manage your property. You'd be surprised though, most parents have at least 20-30k saved up.

2. You can't imagine a partnership with your mom (maybe she's too controlling?). Coming from asian parents, I personally felt this way growing up. I suggest finding ways to bond and build trust with your parents first. If you notice friction with your parents, it would improve your long term happiness if you addressed this sooner than later. Usually, parents are the few people in this world who would never scheme behind your back to screw you over. Having them as your ally could do wonders.

[daviross]

> You'd be surprised though, most parents have at least 20-30k saved up.

Most American households couldn't come up with $1k in an emergency, much less "20-30k saved up to go in on an investment". Plus, they'll already have jobs themselves, and you're suggesting adding an additional one on top of that? I hope they're getting paid well off that

[ryandrake]

I think the point was: your story (while interesting) is one of an outlier person with an outlier income and friends/family with outlier financial means. Congratulations to you for the good fortune, but it’s not a path available to many. Most people don’t even have the means to get past your step 1: “Buy first house in Berkeley”.

[csisvunit]

dude, you are in the 1%. MAJORITY of the nation doesn't go to college, nor do they earn $100k/yr salary in their lifetime, let alone right out of college.

I think the commenter was poking fun at your 1% lifestyle.

Good for you mate.