Hey, I'm new! Bklyn based investor looking for greener pastures!

Hey, I'm new! Bklyn based investor looking for greener pastures!

Attorney · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2015 · 24 posts · 8 votes

Hey yall! (Yes, i said yall.  Although I am from NY, my GA friends have proven scientifically that there's no more effective way to casually approach a group)

Veryyy excited to be here.

Have been meaning to join BP for a while now, but have been extremely busy procrastinating, but that season is winding down, so here I am.  No more buts.

In the past few hours, I've listened to a couple of highly persuasive BP podcasts, so now I'm diving into the deep end of the forums.

I am looking forward to meeting people through the site, to talk shop, teach and learn, and ultimately, to continue investing.  I have been doing this as a side gig since November 2006 and am ready to take it to the next level, man.

Please reach out to me - I heard about someone named Dawn on BP ep. 73 who finds deals and manages properties in Milwaukee, WI.  We could make a great team Dawn, so Dawn (and the Dawns/Dons of the world), if you're out there . . . 

Drop me a line!  Can't wait to connect!  

Best regards from Brooklyn,

Alex Rodriguez (yes, you can call me arod . . . smh)

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Dawn AnastasiPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Milwaukee, WI · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 4k+ votes
10y
Originally posted by @Alex Rodriguez-Parra:
Originally posted by @Dawn Anastasi:

Hello @Alex Rodriguez-Parra and welcome to the site!

I was actually referenced on two podcasts, Show 29 which I talked about Peer-to-Peer Lending as well as Show 73 which had Mehran who spoke about investing in Milwaukee.  (He still invests here and I'm still working with him -- it's been 2.5 years already!)

Thanks Dawn!  So good to hear from you! 

It sounds like you are very familiar with your local market and Mehran spoke very highly of you.  I would love to hear more about what you do.

 You can definitely check out my website.  I have lots of information on there. And I have a blog on Bigger Pockets too.  Everyone can create their own blog actually.

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  • Dawn AnastasiPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Milwaukee, WI · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    10y

    Hello @Alex Rodriguez-Parra and welcome to the site!

    I was actually referenced on two podcasts, Show 29 which I talked about Peer-to-Peer Lending as well as Show 73 which had Mehran who spoke about investing in Milwaukee.  (He still invests here and I'm still working with him -- it's been 2.5 years already!)

  • Wholesaler · Corsicana, TX · Member since 2015 · 46 posts · 28 votes
    10y

    Interested in student housing in Waco tx?  

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    10y

    Welcome to the site @Alex Rodriguez-Parra

    Good luck to you & I'll see you around the forums.

  • Attorney · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2015 · 24 posts · 8 votes
    10y
    Originally posted by @Dawn Anastasi:

    Hello @Alex Rodriguez-Parra and welcome to the site!

    I was actually referenced on two podcasts, Show 29 which I talked about Peer-to-Peer Lending as well as Show 73 which had Mehran who spoke about investing in Milwaukee.  (He still invests here and I'm still working with him -- it's been 2.5 years already!)

    Thanks Dawn!  So good to hear from you! 

    It sounds like you are very familiar with your local market and Mehran spoke very highly of you.  I would love to hear more about what you do.

  • Attorney · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2015 · 24 posts · 8 votes
    10y
    Originally posted by @James Wise:

    Welcome to the site @Alex Rodriguez-Parra

    Good luck to you & I'll see you around the forums.

     Thanks James!  Looking forward to it

  • Attorney · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2015 · 24 posts · 8 votes
    10y
    Originally posted by @Corey Thompson:

    Interested in student housing in Waco tx?  

    Hi Corey, thanks for your message.  A bunch of my rentals here in New York were geared towards university and med students when we first got started.  Let me know what you're thinking, I'm willing to listen to anything.  

  • Real Estate Consultant · Brookfield, WI · Member since 2014 · 873 posts · 350 votes
    10y

    @Dawn Anastasi will be a great resource. Welcome and best of luck... 

  • Investor · Bay Shore, NY · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 688 votes
    10y

    @Alex Rodriguez-Parra

    Welcome aboard the vibrant BP community. You already have some experience and with additional effort, will quickly climb the REI ladder to its pinnacle.

    To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit. Below are some quick links to get engaged on this site.

    REI books suggested by BPers

    http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books

    Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.

    Continue to feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars

    Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

  • Attorney · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2015 · 24 posts · 8 votes
    10y
    Originally posted by @Michael Henry:

    @Dawn Anastasi will be a great resource. Welcome and best of luck... 

    Thanks for reaching out Michael!

  • Attorney · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2015 · 24 posts · 8 votes
    10y
    Originally posted by @Linval T.:

    @Alex Rodriguez-Parra

    Welcome aboard the vibrant BP community. . . .Continue to feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars

    Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

    Hi Linval, thanks for the comprehensive direction and encouragement - I am just starting to explore the site now.  Best regards!

  • Dawn AnastasiPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Milwaukee, WI · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    10y
    Originally posted by @Alex Rodriguez-Parra:
    Originally posted by @Dawn Anastasi:

    Hello @Alex Rodriguez-Parra and welcome to the site!

    I was actually referenced on two podcasts, Show 29 which I talked about Peer-to-Peer Lending as well as Show 73 which had Mehran who spoke about investing in Milwaukee.  (He still invests here and I'm still working with him -- it's been 2.5 years already!)

    Thanks Dawn!  So good to hear from you! 

    It sounds like you are very familiar with your local market and Mehran spoke very highly of you.  I would love to hear more about what you do.

     You can definitely check out my website.  I have lots of information on there. And I have a blog on Bigger Pockets too.  Everyone can create their own blog actually.

  • Professional · Carlsbad, CA · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    @Alex Rodriguez-Parra

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets. BP is full of resources. You will find resources here from blogs to pod casts and forums. You can also send messages to members. This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

  • Property Manager · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2015 · 537 posts · 56 votes
    10y

    Hi @Alex Rodriguez-Parra, welcome to the BP community, you came to the right place, there's lots of great information here.

    Wishing you lots of success!

  • Attorney · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2015 · 24 posts · 8 votes
    10y

    thank you!

  • Investor · Wichita Falls, TX · Member since 2010 · 3k+ posts · 603 votes
    10y

    Welcome to the site @Alex Rodriguez-Parra!

    Dawn continues to impress and I think she has set an example for a lot of investors in their local markets on how to operate their business to make a win-win for everyone. 

    Glad to have you here!

  • Investor · Chicago IL · Member since 2013 · 88 posts · 22 votes
    10y

    Welcome @Alex Rodriguez-Parra


    One of the most helpful tips I received a little bit ago was how useful mentioning people is when participating in forum discussions.  You can put an "@" symbol in front of anyone's name to make sure they get a notification for when they are mentioned in a forum post.  You can tell the mention is working if their name is highlighted in blue.   If you refer to them otherwise, they often won't see it unless they are subscribed to the topic.

    Best of luck!

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