Southeastern CT and southern RI new member

[Christopher Smith]

Hello. My name is Chris. I'm new to BP. And to investing in real estate.  I'm currently a builder/remodeler in Stonington CT operating in southeastern CT and southern RI. My fiance is a designer in Old Saybrook CT. I am interested in buy and hold investing between Stonington and Providence - specifically in Westerly RI. I'm still absorbing as much information as I can about this market though and haven't made a final decision where my farm area will be. Right now I am renting and will stay here until after the wedding (august) and until we can find a distressed 3-4 plex in our area. Our plan is to house hack/leap frog for a few years until we can buy a home where we can settle in and grow into, then I will pursue real estate investing as a full time job. I enjoy working so I am excited about the challenges and opportunities to come. Real estate has always been an interest of mine but until the idea of starting a family and planning for the future came, I never pursued it. I expect that BP will be my greatest resource in the future.