Buffalo, NY

[Bayard P.]

Hi my name is Bayard,

I am new to real estate investing and would like to buy my first rental property in the Buffalo region.  Why Buffalo?  I'm looking for cash-flow properties and as a Canadian in the Toronto region cash-flow properties fairly priced are in short supply.  

I am looking specifically at 1500 sq. ft. or smaller single family homes below 50k (foreclosed homes).  I currently have limited financing options as a Canadian but may be able to get more options if I get some family in the US involved.  

Ideally I would like to find a property in Elmwood but North Buffalo and Westside neighbourhoods look attractive.  But it is looking like, with my current budget I will have to look more East Side and South Buffalo.  

With that all said I am looking to find a team down in Buffalo to help with the process.  

Buyer's agent with foreclosure experience

Home inspector

Contractor

Real estate lawyer

Insurance broker

Property Manager

Once I make some connections I am planning to drive down to Buffalo.  Is there a Bigger Pockets meetup I could join or any good real estate meetups in Buffalo I should check out? Thanks for taking the time to read this. 

Be well,

Bayard P.