New from New York

[Garrett M.]

Hey Everyone,

My name is Garrett and I have been a long time reader of the amazing resource that is the forums and listener of the informative podcasts. I figured now that I am getting serious about REI, I should make an account, get to know people in the area (and on the forum) and pick up some tips along the way!

I'm in my late 20s and currently rent in New York. I have a full time job in the city. I have rented all over Queens including Astoria and Bayside and out on Long Island in both Nassau and Suffolk counties - lived here my whole life.

It dawned on me one day that I if I lose my job I would want a safety net to keep myself afloat. Then I thought, what is my biggest expense? RENT! I have been helping pay the mortgages of my many landlords so why not do it myself and become a landlord! Thankfully my wife is 100% on board with this :)

Since then we have been scrimping and saving every penny we could while also researching, reading and listening up on as much as I could on REI. This site is amazing and I am looking forward to connecting with those in a similar boat, a mentor, or even meeting a partner down the road.

I am planning on purchasing my first piece of real estate as an owner occupied in a triplex in 2014 and plan on asking a ton of questions in the forums over the next couple of months and engaging in some meaningful discussions. Any advice or constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to meeting you guys! Thanks!