New Investor in Connecticut

[Aamir Syed]

Hi all! I'm new to the forums. I've been interested in REI for rental properties for some time and have begun reading "The Book on Rental Property Investing".

My wife and I recently moved to CT and really love the area. 

I'll be spending the next two years building up my startup capital (I've calculated that I can save approx 20K/year), researching where I want to invest and creating the necessary connections (ie -- other landlords, real estate agents, attorneys, CPAs, contractors, property management etc...). This way I can hit the ground running when I'm ready to purchase a home. 

The areas I'm looking in are: New Britain, Hamden, Middletown. I saw a few of you had properties in New Britain, can anyone share their experiences? What are realistic expectations in terms of cash flow?

I'm looking forward to interacting with you all!