New York Newbie

[Larry L.]

New to Bigger Pockets , but have listened to about 10 pod cast in the last week and a half, and have been educating myself on REI for the last 3 years and I'm finally ready to get into it myself.

I work as a property claims adjuster so I'm comfortable determining repair cost and working with contractors is something I do on a daily basis (Please feel free to reach out to me if you need help deciphering an insurance policy or assistance with filing a claim or anything home repair related)

My plan is to House Hack a Duplex in Queens of Nassau County

Finance it through FHA or 203K loan

As a backup I am also considering investing in the Charlotte,NC or Houston, TX markets with multi families however that would still leave me as a renter here in NY. I know my money would go a lot further although I would be responsible for a bigger down payment any ideas on down payment assistance or lower money down options that wont require me to live in the home are welcomed as I don't plan on leaving NY anytime soon.

Open to all advice

Looking forward to being an active member of the BP family