allow me to introduce :))

[Robert Andrade]

Hello community!! My name is Rob and I'm in SE Massachusettes. I've been reading blogs and listening to the podcast for months now. I'm finally ready to take that plunge into the world of real estate with my first owner occupied multi with big aspirations for the future but I still need lots of help. I've created a blog titled Pre-everything and I hope you'll all make a quick visit. I look forward to learning from and creating relationships with as many of you as possible. Have a great day!

[Jorge R.]

@Robert Andrade - We looked at many multies for about 5 months before we settled on a 6 family near the North End.

In New Bedford, a couple of blocks can make quite a difference.  You should eventually find a good deal in a good area.

@Rob Poulin - The numbers in the South End, and near Coggeshall St sure do look good. I visited many - including a couple on Ashley St.  Some tenants would not let us in to see the apartment (even with the owner accompanying us).  On one such visit, it was clear the owner was also there to collect rent, yet left empty-handed.

On some of them I remember thinking, "I better make sure my License to Carry is current". 

I grew up in New Bedford, and remember some of the neighborhoods. But I also called family members and Law Enforcement friends to ask about areas I was not familiar with. A good local RE agent goes a long way toward identifying the right neighborhoods. 

@Katie Barlow - I'm not sure about REI groups in Southeaste MA, but the Greater New Bedford Landlord Association is active. They meet monthly. I was there for a recent meeting and they has a fantastic guest speaker.