Newbie in Beacon, NY

[Laura Jane Leighton]

Hello Everyone- my name is Laura Jane Leighton. I'm originally from Maine, but looking to invest in multi-families in Beacon, NY and the Hudson River Valley, starting in September of 2015. I am interested mainly in buy & hold. I would like to find a rental property in which I can live, as well as rent out the other units. I believe Brandon Turner calls this house hacking? I want to get a head-start on introducing myself to members of the site as well as to folks in the Hudson River Valley region. I have several real estate contacts in Manhattan (where I lived for 3 years), but none in the Beacon area. I'm hoping to connect with people who have similar goals. Thank you for reading!