I’m excited to plug into the BiggerPockets community, share perspectives, and grow alongside all of you.

But what we don’t always see are the hard parts: the work, the mistakes, the learning curves, and the growing pains that come with starting and running any business.I’m realizing that the success stories are inspiring, but the challenges behind them are just as important.

The couple times I've used a debt fund, I've seen what speed can actually look like, but your average bank or CU takes ages.

If yes, how many properties do you have and are you still growing or is current market too unfavorable?

My plan is to begin in the markets I understand most, "Staten Island," and gradually expand my range as I grow. 

I’ve seen a lot of success for new investors in areas like Florida, Tennessee, and the Carolinas since they’re landlord-friendly and still have room to grow.

I’ve been studying both active and passive investing for years, and now that I have real capital to deploy, I’m focused on finding the right paths to diversify, grow wealth responsibly, and protect it long-term.I’m not risk-averse, but I’ll admit I’m a bit overwhelmed by the number of niches, strategies, and opportunities out there.

Your background in finance and home building will definitely come in handy as you grow your portfolio.

It really comes down to the individual property as well and how well it's been maintained/age of the current capex items.In most cases though on single family homes, for maintenance and capex I like to use at least $150 each for both of those per month.

Looking forward to connecting, sharing ideas, and growing together!