I truly believe this experience will be life-changing, and I’m eager to learn all I can along the way.I’m looking to expand my network with like-minded individuals, so if you're an investor in the Long Island area—whether you’re just starting out like me or you’re an experienced pro with guidance to offer—I’d love to connect.

Would love to hear more about some guys having some rentals out here.

Hey James,Builders don’t push HOAs because they’re worried about buyers loving fees—they do it because HOAs protect the long-term value of the whole subdivision, which makes their job selling homes easier.Here’s why:Property values stay consistentHOAs enforce rules about lawn care, paint colors, parking, etc.That means the house someone bought for $450K doesn’t end up next to one with a car on blocks in the yard six months later.Builders can hand off responsibilitiesRoads, stormwater ponds, shared amenities—without an HOA, the city might not maintain them, so the builder would be stuck.HOA takes that off their plate.Financing gets easierLenders often like HOAs because they reduce risks tied to neighborhood upkeep, especially on big new developments.Price opticsDropping the HOA doesn’t feel like a “discount” to most buyers; lowering the sale price does.

Love PR! 

The clearer your plan, the easier it is to attract the right partner.I work with investors here in Hawaii, and I’ve seen that once you frame the opportunity properly, it’s less about “finding money” and more about connecting with people who already want a foothold in the islands.

To put it in perspective, the Average sale price for 2-4 family properties on Long Island have gone up 19.4% since 2023 (median price has increased 14.1%). 

Either way, would love to connect and learn more from your perspective.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $85,000

Cash invested: $20,000

A class 3/2 purchased in 2018 at a discount by simply being flexible.

What...

I love seeing other CPAs on here and nice to have the background when buying properties.

A few marinas like Shelter Cove Marina, Pier 32 Marina, and Harbor Island West offer liveaboard slips, though they usually have waitlists and specific requirements like proof of insurance and vessel documentation.