Hello Bigger Pocets Community!

[Jacob Reilly]

I am 24 years old, renting in Mansfield, CT, and am working in Willimantic, CT as a school teacher. I am interested in beginning my buy and hold portfolio by "house hacking" in either Willimantic or Manchester, CT. I plan to use an FHA loan to acquire my first property with the potential of a 203k loan if need be. I am currently working with a realtor who has investments in the area who seems to understand the investors mindset. I would like to close on my first property by June, so I will be on the school schedule with leases, and the one year owner occupant requirement. This would allow me to do the same thing under my girlfriends name next year if I find that I enjoy being a property owner/manager/landlord. I would love to touch base with any local investors who are doing a similar thing in my area, and look forward to continue benefiting from the incredible information found all around bigger pockets.

Thanks to everyone for all of the great advice and information.  See you around the forums.

-Jacob