Newbie from New York City (kind of)

[Justin Situ]

Hey BP!

Newbie living in Brooklyn, New York; just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I am a freelancer (in an industry other than real estate) in my late 20s with a strong desire to get my real estate investing business off to a great start. I don't have a real estate background or a lot of experience. What I do have is a strong desire and drive to learn, absorb, and grow so that I may become a successful investor.

The reason I say I am kind of from New York is because while I may live in NY, I am not necessarily looking at the NY market only. I am originally from San Francisco, and I have family members and family friends who are also real estate investors. They are in other markets such as Las Vegas, Oregon, and Northern California. With that said, I see both pro's and con's of playing in an inflated NY market versus using my current connections in a smaller (less lucrative?) market. I'm not 100% which market I should go for first.

Any way, just wanted to hello, and happy hunting! I would appreciate any questions, comments, or criticisms.