Seeking 1st Investment Property for a House Hack

[Susana Minaya]

Hi BiggerPockets Team!

So I’m in the process of starting my first investment! I’m looking to purchase a multi family home to house hack. To my understanding, my first step is to find a lender and then a real estate agent. Is there anything I should do before or after these steps? Any information will help. 

I’m interested in buying in Montclair, Clifton, Fairfield or Caldwell NJ. 

Thank you in advance!

[Scott Stewart]

@Susana Minaya congrats on taking the first step towards building financial wealth with your decision to invest in your first house hack. I'm a local realtor and own my first house hack in Glen Ridge. You should definitely connect with a lender to determine your buying power and I'd be happy to connect if you want to learn more about the actual buying process.