Dutchess County and Orange County (Specifically City of Newburgh) NY

[Frank Claro]

Hi everyone!

My family and I are finally ready to begin our journey toward building generational wealth and passive income through multifamily real estate investing. We're aiming to make our first purchase before the end of this calendar year, and we’re currently focusing on Dutchess County, NY, with an openness to exploring Newburgh, NY as well.

We’re fortunate to have a strong team within our family:

• My aunt has decades of experience as a property manager, specializing in HUD and Section 8 housing.

• My uncle is a licensed real estate agent and a skilled handyman—our resident “Mr. Fix-It.”

• And me? I bring the good looks and the drive to keep us all moving forward (ha!).

We’re still new to the game, but we’re serious about doing this right and building something long-term. We’d love to hear from anyone who has invested in the Dutchess County or Newburgh areas. Do you have any insights, tips, or things to watch out for? Are there specific neighborhoods you recommend (or would avoid)? Any thoughts on Section 8 or small multifamily investing in this region?

Thanks in advance for any advice or guidance you’re willing to share—we’re all ears!