New to BP, Aspiring RI Investor looking to network, multi units

[Joseph Murray]

Hello All!

My Name is Joseph Murray and I have taken the first leap into real estate. After diligently keeping track of the market I finally landed myself a 4 plex after 5 months of searching and currently working on a 3 unit. I joined bigger pockets like a week ago and man was it worth it. I have already learned a tremendous amount of information. However, like all of you I am here to network and meet all the other investors in Rhode Island. I am also looking forward to the upcoming rireig meeting. 

I basically wanted to take this brief post to introduce myself to the BP world. I am 23 years old and I am highly motivated. Any and all deals/leads in Rhode Island, Southern MA, and Northern CT I would really appreciate it if you could pass it along to me! I may be young but I hustle and if the deal is doable ill make it happen.I really want to build a network of investors, brokers and contractors of the sort and do whatever I can do to help them also. I am new to this, and would appreciate anyone that would take me under their wing and teach me what they know.

[Anthony Thompson]

@Joseph Murray you've definitely come to the right place, and glad to hear you're going to the upcoming RIREIG meeting - which is actually specifically dedicated to networking this time so it should be good. Be sure to say hi to me and several other active folks here on BP who are also RIREIG members/attendees, of course :)

Congratulations on your 4-unit purchase! I often tell newer folks that the first property is the hardest, but it sounds like you got right past that and are now working on a 3-unit too (nice!).

Good to know about your "blind guy" connection - I always prefer to deal with local people but a few years back when I needed some blinds for some very thin (tall height, thin width) windows I ended up getting them online. I'll definitely keep you in mind for the next one though!

As far as working for free or someone taking you under their wing, I'd recommend a softer approach and just approach things from a networking perspective and see who you have a natural rapport with, and go from there. You may end up with a partner or two instead of a mentor, and you may in fact learn more that way.

But you already said you're taking the networking tack, so that's great news and I hope to see you at the upcoming RIREIG meeting!