Young Couple starting out in REI

[Christopher Kaflik]

Hello BiggerPockets!

I am SO glad that I have stumbled into this wonderful community. My S.O. and I have been reading as well as listening to the pod-casts for a month now. 

For about a decade I have wanted to get into REI but each time it just seemed like so much to know or seemed just out of reach. Now I'm finally taking a serious dive into it as I am more comfortable with my financial situation.

First thing we're looking for is to network with others. We are located in Connecticut and on the border of Western Massachusetts. 

From all the reading we've done the first thing we're trying to do is get a list of people we can work with. Our power team. Since we're mainly going to start with assignments, we're looking for cash buyers, real estate agents that can provide us with properties and an attorney to go over any forms we might be using.

So far the couple of agents I have called fell through as they wanted to be worked with exclusively or kept canceling on us when we wanted to view a property. 

Is it really a hit or miss for these types of things? Are we just going to have to call 50 agents and see which ones will work with us the way we want them to?

Do we need a CPA right away or can that wait until we've done our first deal?

Would anyone be willing to give us some suggestions on who they like to work with in CT or MA that are helpful to investors?

Thanks for being a wonderful community and I look forward to growing with you all!

Chris & Laura