Hello BiggerPockets! Looking to start building a portfolio in the NY / NJ market

[Karl Llewellyn]

I've been exploring RE ownership, having one STR in PA. Living in Tappan, NY, I am looking at NY/NJ for opportunities to apply strategies like BRRRR to build a portfolio of properties. Would like to connect with others in the area who are doing this already to learn from, and align a team to be able to dive into this market. Anyone here fits that bill, and are there any meetups in the area that are good to attend?

[Drago Stanimirovic]

Hey Karl, welcome to the game, sounds like you're ready to scale up smart. NY/NJ is a tight but opportunity-rich market, and the BRRRR strategy works well here if you can buy right and move fast. You'll want a solid team of agent, contractor, lender, and property manager dialed in early. BiggerPockets has some active NY/NJ investors, and you should definitely check out local REIA groups and Meetup.com for events in Westchester, Bergen County, and NYC. Happy to connect further if you need deal support or any other help.