New Investor in Massachusetts

[Atiba Hainstock]

Hi everyone. I’m new to investing and just wanted to reach out to network with as many investors, realtors as I can. I’m from Massachusetts so it would be great if you are as well. 

[Andrew Syrios]

I can't help you with areas to target in Mass but welcome to BiggerPockets and good luck investing!

[Lien Vuong]

Welcome to the BP community! Where in MA do you think you'll be investing in? Theres a lot of markets even within the small state so good to one on something that makes sense for you. 

[Atiba Hainstock]

Thanks for the warm welcomes. I’m going to be investing in Boston(born and raised), Springfield, Lowell and Worcester as of now. I’m trying to figure out if it will be better to focus on one area starting out though.

[Thomas J. Budka]

@Atiba Hainstock welcome to BP Atib!a. I am also a new investor in MA. Good luck in your future endeavors. What type of property are you looking to buy?

[Atiba Hainstock]

@Thomas J. Budka thanks and Good luck to you as well! I’m looking to buy distressed properties.

[Brian J Allen]

Welcome, would be glad to meet you in Worcester if you are in the area.  

[Lior Rozhansky]

@Atiba Hainstock welcome to BP! There are some great pockets around Boston, plenty of pockets here to make money. Just buy right and based on numbers and you'll do well! 

[Justin Windham]

@Atiba Hainstock

Welcome to Bigger Pockets!

This is a great place to learn and network. A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.

Discounts on some products and services are offered to BP members: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/pro

If you haven’t been to it already, you might want to check out the BP blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/

The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members. I like the search features: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search

[Frank Dunn]

@Atiba Hainstock Lets connect! I would also suggest focus on one area and to learn everything possible about it and you'll know if its right for you depending on your goals.

[Jonathan Bombaci]

Welcome to BP. We host a few meetups in the area under the name "Pints, Properties, and Events" we have lots of investors (new and experienced) as well as real estate agents that attend our events. We have one in Woburn this Thursday, one in Lowell on 3/12 and one in Salem MA on 3/19. They're all a little different, the Woburn one will be fun but the Lowell one is by far our best attended event. Below are the links to our next 3 events but they are monthly and you can find all of our events under the "Networking" Tab and the "Events". Our events are free and open to the public. I suggest you attend other meetups in the area since that will be the best way to meet agents and investors in the area and see if you jive with their personality. 

Woburn MA - 2/27 630pm - Networking, sharing my story, and calculation demo - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/805189-pints-properties-and-events-new-england

Lowell MA - 3/12 630pm - Networking, with member to be named and guest speaking -
https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/807025-pints-properties-and-events-new-england

Salem MA - 3/19 630pm - Networking and sharing local market knowledge -
https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/808843-pints-properties-and-events-new-england

Best, 
Jon

[Howard Herrington]

Hello Atiba and welcome to BP.  I wish you all the success in your investing future.  

[Atiba Hainstock]

@Brian J Allen I’m not in the area but let’s set up a time to speak.

[Atiba Hainstock]

@Justin Windham thanks for the welcome and info!

[Atiba Hainstock]

@Lior Rozhansky thanks!

[Atiba Hainstock]

@Jonathan Bombaci thanks for the welcome! I will attend the networking event in Woburn. Looking forward to meeting you if you’ll be in attendance.

[Atiba Hainstock]

@Howard Herrington thanks Howard!

[Jonathan Bombaci]

Originally posted by @Atiba Hainstock:

@Jonathan Bombaci thanks for the welcome! I will attend the networking event in Woburn. Looking forward to meeting you if you’ll be in attendance.

Yes I will be there. Looking forward to meeting you as well. 

[Avery Heilbron]

@Atiba Hainstock Welcome to BP! I also invest in MA. Happy to connect if you'd like