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New to BP, and looking to network with others close by

Eric Garces
Realtor · Norwalk, CT · Member since 2021 · 6 posts · 4 votes

How are you everyone, I am young and new to real estate. I currently run a Taekwondo school in Stratford CT, and soon will have my Real Estate Agent license. I am about to graduate from Stamford UConn with a Finance degree and hope to start investing in rental properties in either Norwalk or Stratford. I look forward to getting to know everyone and would love to chat with anyone who has time! I have been listening to many podcast about real estate, started to somewhat analyze properties nearby but would like the guidance with how to go about analyzing deals.

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Chad RockeBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Denver, CO · Member since 2021 · 383 posts · 181 votes
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Hey @Eric Garces!

Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS

3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups

4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

5.Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer Questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

Good luck,

Chad

[email protected]715-550-1731
Rocke Real Estate Inc.547 Reviews
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  • Jonathan AbradoPro Member
    Member since 2021 · 18 posts · 28 votes
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    Nice to "meet you" Eric, my name is Jon, i'm an agent and new to the community as well. I currently reside in Stamford, and also looking to connect with like minded individuals in our area to learn, grow, and potentially work with on future deals. Definitely interested in connecting!

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  • Filipe Pereira
    Property Manager · Windsor Locks, CT · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Welcome to Biggerpockets @Eric Garces. Always great to see another Connecticut BP'er. My name is Filipe and I operate CT Property Management out of Windsor Locks. If you ever have any tenant related questions or want to talk shop, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to be an asset to the local REI industry.

    Did you know there is a forum dedicated to just CT? If not, here's the link: 
    https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

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  • Sachin Amin
    Columbus, OH · Member since 2018 · 164 posts · 126 votes
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    Welcome to BP. I can provide you my insights what i have learned in REI ($-$ analysis in turnkey's) - shoot me a DM if you have any specific questions.

    Cheers.

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  • Chad RockeBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Denver, CO · Member since 2021 · 383 posts · 181 votes
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    Hey @Eric Garces!

    Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

    1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

    2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS

    3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups

    4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

    5.Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer Questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

    Good luck,

    Chad

    [email protected]715-550-1731
    Rocke Real Estate Inc.547 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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  • Dmitriy Fomichenko
    Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Eric Garces:

    How are you everyone, I am young and new to real estate. I currently run a Taekwondo school in Stratford CT, and soon will have my Real Estate Agent license. I am about to graduate from Stamford UConn with a Finance degree and hope to start investing in rental properties in either Norwalk or Stratford. I look forward to getting to know everyone and would love to chat with anyone who has time! I have been listening to many podcast about real estate, started to somewhat analyze properties nearby but would like the guidance with how to go about analyzing deals.

    Eric, glad you joined!

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  • Craig Bellot
    Property Manager · CT · Member since 2014 · 687 posts · 329 votes
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    Hey @Eric Garces, the first steps I would recommend as a new investor is to get a handle on analyzing the income, expenses and ROI of these properties in Bridgeport.

    You can use the Bigger Pockets calculators to start. Use Zillow and rentometer.com to get data and analyze a few from your home to see what type if returns there are.

    If these meet your investment criteria then start looking in person.

    Let me know if you have any questions.

    -Craig

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  • James McGovern
    Flipper/Rehabber · Bloomfield CT · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 408 votes
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    Quote from @Eric Garces:

    How are you everyone, I am young and new to real estate. I currently run a Taekwondo school in Stratford CT, and soon will have my Real Estate Agent license. I am about to graduate from Stamford UConn with a Finance degree and hope to start investing in rental properties in either Norwalk or Stratford.

    UConn Storrs graduate here who is Shodan in Uechi Ryu and Jujutsu. Game to network and trade notes.
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