Investor · Bronxville, NY · Member since 2013 · 10 posts · 5 votes
Hello Everybody. My name is Christian DeFrancis and I am a full time real estate investor in Westchester County, NY with more of a focus on the lower part of the county. My wife and I have been buy-and-hold investors since 2008. In 2013 I officially opened up my current real estate investment business. In regards to what we do in real estate, my business focuses on providing solutions to people's real estate needs. We employ a number of strategies to achieve that goal. My ultimate goal is to continue to build my REI business and holdings so I no longer have to trade as much time for dollars as I do now and be able to enjoy spending time with my family and doing the things I enjoy most such as travel. I believe I stumbled upon BP last Summer when I was searching for something REI related. I'm looking to get more involved with the community and I look forward to building strong relationships with fellow investors in my area as well as all over the US.
Investor · Wichita Falls, TX · Member since 2010 · 3k+ posts · 603 votes
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Thanks for introducing yourself @Christian DeFrancis! I'm doing everything in my power to get to the point where I can leave my job and receive all my income from REI. Grats to you on that feat.
Investor · Wichita Falls, TX · Member since 2010 · 3k+ posts · 603 votes
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Thanks for introducing yourself @Christian DeFrancis! I'm doing everything in my power to get to the point where I can leave my job and receive all my income from REI. Grats to you on that feat.
Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Welcome to BP @Christian DeFrancis ! Great to see more members from the area. Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. Take a moment to read the Bigger Pockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing as Josh and Brandon did a great job with it. It could be a good refresher for someone with experience like yourself. We'd love to see you be an active member of the BP community so be sure to set up Keywords Alerts for your local area such as "Bronxville" or "Westchester" if you're looking to find potential opportunities for investing or other members in your area. You can also use the Find Members area to do the same. The Podcasts come out weekly and are great way to learn on the move. If you appreciate a post that a fellow member put up responding to you be sure to show them you liked it by casting a vote for it. And lastly I highly recommend becoming a Plus or Pro member of the site and take advantage of all that BP has to offer you.
Investor · Bronxville, NY · Member since 2013 · 10 posts · 5 votes
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Thanks @Darren Sager!! I will definitely take a look at the "Beginner's Guide" and I have set up a few keywords for my area. I absolutely love the podcasts. I have been catching up on them at the gym. It is great hearing all the success stories around the country.
Thanks again for a quick overview of the site. I appreciate it.
Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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My pleasure @Christian DeFrancis . Be sure to look out for a meetup we'll have looks like March 11. They're always a fun event if you can make it down to Manhattan.
Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2013 · 85 posts · 18 votes
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@Christian DeFrancis glad to see a fellow New Yorker doing their thing! I am actually from New Rochelle and we have a restaurant out there. Welcome to the BP family and I will be in touch for some virtual wholesaling!
Investor · Bronxville, NY · Member since 2013 · 10 posts · 5 votes
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@Jay Neil you know how we roll!!! I spent a lot of time in New Rochelle in my younger years. I went to Iona Prep and Iona College so I know the area very well and have a lot of lifelong friends from there. What's the name of the restaurant? I'd love to check it out. Thanks man and definitely let me know if you hear of any deals. I will do the same for you. I see you are in Houston, TX. I was just out there this past summer visiting a buddy and checking out an Astros game. We had a great time.
I will definitely take the trip down to Manhattan. I belong to a couple of meetup groups that get together in NYC. It is a quick train ride for me. See you in March!!