New investor in New York Metro area looking to learn & network

[Jeff Neikrie]

Hi BP Community, 

I'm sharing this post to introduce myself and learn from experienced local investors.

After diligently listening to the BP podcast and reading a number of real estate books over the past year, I'm ready to take immediate yet thoughtful action on my real estate journey in the NY metro area. 

Thus far I've built what many would consider a successful career as a sales leader in the Fintech space, though I work 11-12 hour days and my time and attention are absorbed by the business (that doesn't belong to me). Later this year I'll be getting married and starting a family. My biggest priority is to build enough cashflow to be an available father, and more present spouse to my wife. 

If this at all resonates with your personal "why," myself and the BP community would love to hear your story! Here are some prompts to spark the conversation:

Why did you get started in real estate?

Knowing what you know now, what's one piece of advice you would share with your younger self?

What's something unique about you, or your situation that gave you a competitive advantage?

Tell us about a failure, what you learned from it, and how you turned that failure in to your success story.

Thanks for participating!

Jeff

[Andrew Jennings Freerks]

@Jeff Neikrie Nice to virtually meet you.  I too will be getting married this year, :) and similar to you, I am a new(er) investor in the NYC Area.  Currently, I own three assets (2 townhouses and a condo) in the South Bronx.  I purchased here, as I (in another life) was a city planner working for the Bronx, and while in that position saw all the zoning changes that was going to allow for massive improvements/ appreciation to the area.