Newbie from Minnesota

[Sean Cole]

Hello, my Name is Sean I got here from looking into real estate investing for building a future long term income source. I am still not a home owner myself, but have decided in the last year that I want to get into multifamily properties for living in for now and rental property for the future. I am currently reading up on a lot of the info here and elsewhere on what all is needed before starting the process of getting my first property.

[Dmitriy Fomichenko]

@Sean Cole

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[Account Closed]

Welcome @Sean Cole!!  

Sounds like "house hacking" might be the best bet for you after reading your intro.  There is a ton of information on here regarding that and other great stuff.  

Any particular area of Minnesota that you are looking at?

[Tom Ott]

Originally posted by @Sean Cole:
Hello, my Name is Sean I got here from looking into real estate investing for building a future long term income source. I am still not a home owner myself, but have decided in the last year that I want to get into multifamily properties for living in for now and rental property for the future. I am currently reading up on a lot of the info here and elsewhere on what all is needed before starting the process of getting my first property.

 Hello and welcome! This is really a great place to start! Best of luck to you!

[Kevin Hunter]

@Sean Cole, welcome to BP.  Check out the podcasts and get involved in the forums.  You have come to the right place.  Good luck!

[Todd Solberg]

@Sean Cole

Welcome to BP! This site is amazing and the people are very helpful! 

I agree...house hack for sure...wish I would have done that!

[James Wise]

@Sean Cole Welcome aboard.

[Sean Cole]

@Dmitriy Fomichenko The beginner's​ guide is how I got here I am into the final chapter now. This place​ looks​ like a great place to get my real estate​investing journey​ started

[Sean Cole]

@Ryan Jones I am focusing​ on the south metro specifically​ Apple Valley, Lakeville​, Savage, Shakopee​, and Burnsville​ for now. I currently​live in Bloomington​ where I have for most of my life, but know that going south of the river does make thinks a little​ cheaper​ Hennipen county is also an expensive​ county to live in.

[Scott S.]

Welcome @Sean Cole. Great place to meet fellow investors and find lots of good resources.

I agree that you have to cast the net a little wider to find good deals; I'm closing on a 2/2 townhome in Apple Valley at the end of March. If you have questions about the local market I'd be happy to share whatever info I have over email or a coffee.

Good luck!

[Iverem Rose]

@Sean Cole

Welcome to BP!!!!