How much should you pay for Real estate networking

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Hey guys, I am just starting out, I have a background in Finance and a good idea how to run the numbers but am looking for a mentor in the NYC area to show me how to work this tough market or at least to talk to investors and find what pockets they invest in inside/outside the city. I want cash flow and I know most people in NYC are looking for appreciation causing home prices to be crazy high. So I looked at joining my local REIA which I thought was free. I may be simply inexperienced here but is this reasonable? It just sounds a lot to me like a guru bootcamp. What are your thoughts? Advice welcome

http://www.reianyc.org/memberships

Aaron K. · Answer

Don't pay to join a group, there should be free options somewhere.  I'm not familiar with the New York market but it is very possible that cash flow is nonexistent or very rare unless you are willing to venture away from the city or you are willing to put up a large down payment.

Account Closed · Answer

Our local REIA charges $120 a year and it is well worth it.

Aaron K. · Answer

That seems reasonable for a first investment, but as you grow property management may save you quite a few headaches.

Adrie Moses-bailey · Answer

Im thinking that same thing about paying, ive learned more from free resources from bigger pockets and the books I have read. I actually think cashflow might be near impossible in NYC barring a very unique alignment of circumstances and am looking now in mount vernon, Schenectady, trenton and nearby. Places I can drive through because starting off I'm not sure I would want to trust my first investment to a property management firm who wouldn't care near as much about it as I do

Adrie Moses-bailey · Answer

Thanks Karen, I actuallt forgot to reach out to them. Ill look there and see if I can get some help too!

Karen Margrave · Answer

@Adrie Moses-bailey Welcome to BP. This is where you can get your real estate education. We have people on here with experience in every niche and market there is. Take some time to read the forums, participate by asking questions, listen to podcasts, webinars, etc.

Have you searched the Local forum for your area? NEW YORK FORUM Post on there with subject:  Bronx New York Investors?

Also you might look on meetup.com and see if there's any real estate investing groups.

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