About myself
I am going by Horace :) 📍 Location: Greater Philadelphia, PA 🎯 Focus: New Construction | BRRRR | Long-Term Hold Potential 🧱 Experience Level: New Investor / First-Time Builder 🔨 Current Project: Ground-Up Single Family Home Build 👋 Hey BiggerPockets — I'm New Here! I’m an early-stage real estate investor currently working on my first ground-up construction project in the Boothwyn area (just outside of Philly). I’ve acquired the lot and have full architectural plans in hand for a 2,500 sf, 4 bed / 3.5 bath SFH with an 850 sf unfinished basement and attached garage. While I initially intended to build and sell, I’ve been running into budget challenges—especially in trying to find a GC that makes the numbers work for a spec project like this. That’s led me to consider pivoting toward a BRRRR strategy instead, as rental comps and refinance potential in the area are looking more favorable for long-term hold. 💡 Why I'm Here - Connect with experienced builders and GCs – particularly those familiar with tighter-budget new builds or infill development in the Philly suburbs. - Learn from other investors who have successfully transitioned from flips/new builds to BRRRRs. - Explore partnership or mentorship opportunities with folks who have done this before and know how to navigate tight margins and changing strategies. - Eventually build a small portfolio of rental properties in high-demand but underbuilt markets like this one. 🔍 Looking to Colinnnect? If you're a GC, investor, developer, or project manager in the greater Philly area—or just someone who’s been through a similar journey—I’d love to connect. I’m open to advice, second opinions on my numbers, referrals to solid trades, or just trading notes on how to make tight projects pencil out. Excited to be here and appreciate the knowledge this community shares!