Hello bigger pockets community. My name is John Bower and I'm a life long New Yorker (upstate). I've worked in all types of property management for the last 10+ years ( has it really been that long). Most of my experience has been in managing large 100+ unit apartment communities. I also have a lot of experience with HUD subsidized complexes. About a year and a half ago, I bought my first tri-plex that I am house hacking,renovating and renting/managing. I've recently decided that although I love my job in property management, I want to start working for myself rather than work as a faceless cog in a large company that I have no ownership in. I am looking to start my own company and start acquiring rental properties in a buy and hold strategy. I would like to find some investors/partners to work with in the Albany, Schenectady, Troy area who have a similar vision as myself. Also, I hope to find mentors who have experience in the buying process who can help me learn the ins and outs of that part of the industry. I wish I had found bigger pockets years ago. This is such a great community so far and the knowledge here is invaluable. -John B