New investor from Westfield, MA - and EXCITED

New investor from Westfield, MA - and EXCITED

Investor · Westfield, MA · Member since 2017 · 7 posts · 2 votes

Hey BP, 

My name is Mike Kopyscinski from West Springfield, MA. I just bought my first 3 family in the next town over in Westfield, MA. I currently work as Channel Account Manager for SolarCity. I am new to investing but want to move into this full time as soon as possible as a house flipper and buy and hold RE investor in Western, Mass. I don't have much experience but have been doing a lot of reading and studying. I am currently networking with local investor's in my area and have made some great connections thus far. (It's amazing that Full-Time R.E.I.'s will take time out of there busy day to meet with you.!!) I will be getting licensed as a RE agent in April to help me understand my market better and to make extra money (or save money on deals). I already have a few friends that are looking to buy or sell!

My Goal this year is to find a solid mentor in my local area, help them in anyway I can while starting to learn and grow my own business. My goal is to do 3 deals this year, two flips and 1 buy and hold. My girlfriend and I just had a baby as well so we need a bigger place. Networking has always been part of my life and I am looking to do that here on BP as well. Since starting on this little journey i've already

I joined BP after listening to a few podcasts and watching a couple of YouTube videos that Brandon conducted. I've also joined the last several webinars which have been helpful. I want to learn and become more educated in this field and I am hoping BP will help me achieve this. 

This is my calling and I believe if I put in the work, network, learn and understand the business I will be able to move into this industry full-time! 

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Investor · North Adams, MA · Member since 2017 · 40 posts · 14 votes
9y
Hi Neighbor, Come invest with me in North Adams. I have been investing here for 10 years, started as a newbie too. This city is up and coming and the investment will be sound. I can manage for you or teach you too. I will be needing a strong team, as there are some big things happening here. Hope to hear from you, Robin
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  • Real Estate Broker · Manchester, NH · Member since 2014 · 630 posts · 420 votes
    9y

    Welcome to BiggerPockets @Michael Kopyscinski!  And congratulations on your first purchase!!!  You are well on your way to becoming a successful real estate investor... lots of folks love the idea of investing but never pull the trigger.  Kudos to you for doing it!  

    Just a quick word of advice, getting your real estate license to be in the business is great, but the actual course doesn't teach you anything in regards to the market.  Do your research or get on board with a company that can train you!  

    Best of luck!

  • Rental Property Investor · Carlisle, PA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 543 votes
    9y

    @Michael Kopyscinski, welcome to BP.  You will have no problem finding a mentor here that will be able to do exactly what you are hoping.  Good luck!!

  • Alec BewseePro Member
    Investor · Westfield, MA · Member since 2014 · 15 posts · 8 votes
    9y

    Welcome Mike! Looking forward to chatting more in person soon!

  • Rich N.Pro Member
    Investor · Haverhill, MA · Member since 2015 · 761 posts · 328 votes
    9y

    @Michael Kopyscinski

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets. A couple quick tips.

    1. To address someone in your posting, use the @follow by the first few letters of the name, then wait a quick 2 seconds and a pop up will show like names to select.  This will let the other person know.  If you are doing a general response, you do not need it.

    2. check out the podcasts.

    3. MA has a lot of friendly tenant laws, so its good to hear from out of state members, but be wary !
    i.e. one state allows you to file a 3 day notice while in MA, you can give it on the very next day when they miss the due date...but its a 14 day notice !

  • Investor · Westfield, MA · Member since 2017 · 7 posts · 2 votes
    9y

    Thanks everyone for your responses! I look forward to using this community to help become more educated and successful! 

    @Matt Lefebvre - Thanks for the advice an agency!

    @Kevin Hunter -Thank You!

    @Alec Bewsee - I look forward to chatting with you in person as well!

    @Rich N. - Thanks for the input, i appreciate your input! 

    Have a great weekend all!

  • Professional · Carlsbad, CA · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y

    @Michael Kopyscinski

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets. A great resource is the webinars section of the website. https://www.biggerpockets.com/proreplay

  • Investor · Westfield, MA · Member since 2017 · 7 posts · 2 votes
    9y

    Thanks @Mark Nolan

    I have been watching webinars, listening to podcasts and reading books! I am excited for this and BP is a great community.

  • Investor · North Adams, MA · Member since 2017 · 40 posts · 14 votes
    9y
    Hi Neighbor, Come invest with me in North Adams. I have been investing here for 10 years, started as a newbie too. This city is up and coming and the investment will be sound. I can manage for you or teach you too. I will be needing a strong team, as there are some big things happening here. Hope to hear from you, Robin
  • Investor · North Adams, MA · Member since 2017 · 40 posts · 14 votes
    9y

    Thank you for the vote. Let's  meet. We  can walk around, see properties  and  talk  in North Adams. 

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