New Investor Exploring Hudson Valley Real Estate Opportunities

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New Investor Exploring Hudson Valley Real Estate Opportunities

Jared Carrano
New to Real Estate · Kingston, NY · Member since 2024 · 1 post · 1 vote

Hi Bigger Pockets Community!

I’m a new investor based in Kingston, NY, with a focus on the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions. I’m currently diving into the world of rental property investing and exploring opportunities in my local market. My goal is to acquire my first investment property, ideally a single-family rental, by early-2025.

I’m particularly interested in hearing from others who’ve navigated the Hudson Valley or Catskills markets, especially with rental properties or creative financing strategies. If you’re familiar with the area or have tips for evaluating properties, working with brokers, or finding good contractors, I’d love to connect and learn from your experiences.

Looking forward to being part of this community and sharing my journey!

Best,
Jared

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Tim DelaneyPro Member
Buffalo, NY · Member since 2018 · 790 posts · 530 votes
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Congrats on getting started! I’m not familiar with those markets, but I would suggest finding some meetups and attending as many as you can. That will be the best spot to meet an investor friendly agent in person or at least meet other investors in your markets that can help connect you to the right agents.

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  • Tim DelaneyPro Member
    Buffalo, NY · Member since 2018 · 790 posts · 530 votes
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    Congrats on getting started! I’m not familiar with those markets, but I would suggest finding some meetups and attending as many as you can. That will be the best spot to meet an investor friendly agent in person or at least meet other investors in your markets that can help connect you to the right agents.

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  • Julio GonzalezPro Member
    Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    You came to the right place for information, Jared! 

    This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

    Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!
    -Julio

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  • Nick BelskyBusiness Member
    Lender · Orlando, FL · Member since 2021 · 1k+ posts · 704 votes
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    Hey @Jared Carrano!

    Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips. Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights. Great tools that get updated regularly.

    I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.

    We are all here to help you learn and grow. Feel free to ask anything, anytime.

    Cheers!

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  • Simon Horowitz
    Member since 2021 · 6 posts · 1 vote
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    Hey Jared. I am also in search of similar resources in that area. I looked at some properties in the Catskills last week that ultimately didn't fit the criteria. Let me know if you want to connect. 

    -Simon

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  • Amanda Smith
    Specialist · Member since 2025 · 52 posts · 10 votes
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    Hi Jared, welcome to BiggerPockets and congratulations on embarking on your investment journey in the Hudson Valley and Catskills! Your goal of acquiring your first single-family rental by early 2025 is both ambitious and exciting.

    A few thoughts as you navigate this market:

    • Local Insight: Since regional nuances can make a big difference, tapping into local brokers and contractors who understand the Hudson Valley and Catskills can provide a valuable edge when evaluating properties.

    • Creative Financing: Keep an open mind to creative financing strategies; sometimes thinking outside the traditional box can reveal opportunities others might overlook.

    On a related note, I help investors streamline their operations by generating quality leads and assisting with VA hiring, which might be useful as you build your team and network in the area.

    Looking forward to seeing your progress and sharing insights along the way. Best of luck on your journey, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!


    @Jared Carrano

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