All Forum Posts by: Asif Shahzad

Hi all – I’m 29yo career professional in the institutional real estate investment world and currently inbetween jobs and looking to use this time to gain perspective.

I’d love the opportunity to connect with a local boutique developer or investor here in NYC for a boots-on-the-ground walkthrough or coffee chat. Always happy to exchange notes, share insights, and see what others are working on across the city.

If you’re open to meeting up, feel free to DM me.

Hello Mr. Shahzad

Hope all is well. Any Ideas/Thoughts?

Greetings,

I’ve been sitting on this idea for a while now. Came across BiggerPockets and thought…why not. I tried FB marketplace but it’s overwhelming. I would love some advice on how to contact an Angel Investor. I’m just an ordinary girl with an extraordinary idea. :) I have a gift of thinking outside the box. I’ve come up with a really unique design that guarantees to attract ppl of all  ages, backgrounds and all walks of life. Because its truly never been done (this way before)… I’m very skeptical of just doing a presentation for multiple people all over the place. It is a bed and breakfast, BUT with a twist that has not been done before.  The best part about it is, it’s headache free…and very lucrative passive income, I’ll take care of everything. 

Hey @Dominic Joseph Jean,

100 sober homes is an ambitious and incredible goal! While I don’t personally own sober homes, I do own 21 rental properties (a mix of long-term and short-term rentals) along with an event space/venue in the works. I’ve also flipped properties and, more importantly, mentored over 100 students on how to get started in real estate investing.

One of my past students in New York actually pursued a similar path. He bought land (catskills NY)  specifically to launch and operate a sober living program. He started small, focused on running and optimizing that first location, and then used it as leverage to expand. Over time, he gained traction, began hosting monthly events, and successfully secured state funding and loans to scale his operations.

I’d highly recommend taking a similar approach, start with one well-ran, profitable home, establish a strong foundation, and then use that momentum to acquire and scale additional properties. If you’re looking for guidance on financing, structuring deals, or scaling strategically, I’d be happy to help where I can.

Looking forward to hearing more about your vision!