New investor in Ct. Looking at distressed/foreclosed homes.

New investor in Ct. Looking at distressed/foreclosed homes.

Shelton, CT · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 1 vote
Good afternoon, My name is Steven. I'm 26 y/o and have a great interest in finding the right Realestate agent and building a strong rewarding team to flip homes, purchase distressed properties, short sales and foreclosed homes here in Ct. I'd be looking at homes in the Fairfield and New Haven counties(may drift further away but I'd like to start there as I'm most familiar.). I am new and wouldn't mind a mentor to call on or someone who would show me the ropes. I already established a company and obtained a contractors license and renovation team. My next step is locating the properties and getting a deal done but this is where I'm stumped as I'm still learning to navigate listings, foreclosures and home owners in distress. If someone would like to get involved and show me some properties please contact me.
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  • Real Estate Agent · Southington, CT · Member since 2008 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Welcome to BP @Steven G.

    I am an investor/investor friendly realtor up here in the Hartford County/Northern New Haven County area.  I haven't yet ventured down to your part of CT to invest, but if you have any questions about the area I invest in please do not hesitate reaching out.

  • Shelton, CT · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 1 vote
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    Thank you Michael Noto. I will be sure to enquire with you. I appreciate the support!!
  • Rental Property Investor · Norwalk, CT · Member since 2013 · 276 posts · 147 votes
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    Hi @Steven G. 

    Welcome to real estate investing, BP is definitely the best place to find the information you're looking for to help build your business. Let me know if you ever want to get together and talk real estate.

    Dan

  • Investor · Fairfield-New Haven-Hartford County, CT · Member since 2013 · 825 posts · 413 votes
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    Welcome @Steven G. is a great resource in the area, and I work with several Realtors/brokers who might be able to help you in your search too if you'd like to connect with some of them.

    Looking forward to seeing you around the site.

  • Ned CareyPro Member
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    Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
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    @Steven G.  welcome to BP.  You mentioned wanting a mentor. Check out this post.

    http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3225/blog_posts...

  • Shelton, CT · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 1 vote
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    @Daniel raposo Absolutely. Networking is always one of the crucial elements needed to drive the interest in the housing market.   @jonathan makovsky I appreciate the offer of services and I'm very glad to see CT people here. @nedcarey I Found the thread a interesting read and as always this sight is a tremendous Asset to anyone even slightly curious just how the industry works. I like the "just ask scenario" myself and on other forums that usually lands the greatest method and or suggestion so I'll try that here first. 

  • Milford, CT · Member since 2014 · 13 posts · 6 votes
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    @Steven G. I'm an agent based in Ansonia and am in the process of closing on my first 2 family foreclosure in Seymour using a 203K rehab loan as we speak. I'm still new to investing myself, so I'd share the journey with you and show you some foreclosures that are on the market. You should start having a look at homepath.com as most foreclosures in the area are fannie mae. 

  • Vendor · Norwalk, CT · Member since 2013 · 48 posts · 37 votes
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    Hey Steven, great to see a CT investor. What towns are you looking for properties in specifically? Do you have the ability to pay cash? HUD has some good deals but you have to act fast. I'm also looking to connect and network with investors.

  • Dave VisayaPro Member
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    Audio Engineer and Investor · Cebu City, Cebu · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 881 votes
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    Hey @Steven G. welcome to the site!

    BiggerPockets
  • Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2013 · 159 posts · 44 votes
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    @Steven G. Welcome, it's always great to meet another fellow CT investor.  Some great people have already chimed in that could help in your area.  Don't forget to reach out with questions.  

  • Shelton, CT · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 1 vote
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    Thank you all for the warm welcome. @michael Lovell. Yes I can pay cash but I may not as it will be situational. The "act fast part" will only work if I found the right opportunity. I'm looking at towns like Cheshire, orange,milford, hamden , north haven (in New haven county) . Ffld county: shelton, ffld, trumbull, monroe. Oxford to name a few. Like I said I'm open to other areas. Those are just a few.  Sorry busy day late sloppy response. 

  • Shelton, CT · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 1 vote
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    Sometimes you search and nothing grabs you but the comps and arv. Does that go away or do you learn to look past that and buy something just because the numbers could work!?

  • Brandon TurnerPro Member
    Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Hey @Steven G. welcome to the site! It's great to have you here. Feel free to ask any questions in the forums. Seeya around!

  • FL · Member since 2009 · 2k+ posts · 357 votes
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    @Steven G.,

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    Raymond

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