Rookie investor intro

Rookie investor intro

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Hello everyone! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and hopefully connect with other investors.

I’m based in NYC and work full-time. I recently started listening to podcasts and reading books about real estate investing because I want to educate myself, build the right skills, and start developing a strategy for my future.

Right now, I’m particularly interested in exploring fix-and-flips and short-term rentals. I’m also interested in learning more about the market in Schenectady, NY, since I attended college there and have some familiarity with the area.

I’m still early in my investing journey, so I’m open to any advice, recommendations or lessons learned from those who have been through it themselves.

Looking forward to learning from everyone and connecting with fellow investors!

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  • Arman AhmedPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 890 votes
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    Quote from @Genesis Santana:

    Hello everyone! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and hopefully connect with other investors.

    I’m based in NYC and work full-time. I recently started listening to podcasts and reading books about real estate investing because I want to educate myself, build the right skills, and start developing a strategy for my future.

    Right now, I’m particularly interested in exploring fix-and-flips and short-term rentals. I’m also interested in learning more about the market in Schenectady, NY, since I attended college there and have some familiarity with the area.

    I’m still early in my investing journey, so I’m open to any advice, recommendations or lessons learned from those who have been through it themselves.

    Looking forward to learning from everyone and connecting with fellow investors!


    Welcome, Genesis! You’re doing the right thing by learning before jumping into your first deal. Since you’re based in NYC, I’d also keep out-of-state markets on your radar while you build your strategy. Midwest markets can offer lower entry points and opportunities for flips, BRRRRs, and rentals, and you can build a local team to handle the boots-on-the-ground work. Most importantly, focus on learning how to analyze deals so you know a good opportunity when it comes along.

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