Hi - NEWBIE FROM BROOKLYN

[Cal H.]

Hi to all,

I currently live in Brooklyn. I've had a rental in Boston for 13 years and I was able to score a beautiful 2 Family in Brooklyn 3 years ago. Strangely enough I just considered myself a small landlord with a full time job. Not paying any attention to the fact that i could grow this as a business. Honestly, I think just being able to hold on to the Boston property through the recession and never seeing it appreciate kind of gave me PTSD about it all. However, I've realized that I now, post recession, I have two great assets I can leverage. I'm also about a month away from getting my real estate license since I think that would be a great back pocket asset to have. 

My goal is to expand into the Philly market since it will be manageable travel and scouting wise. Looking for safe areas that would attract good quality tenants. But I've always done well having a larger comfort zone than most ( I guess less risk adverse?) and being able to snag great properties on the fringes or upcoming areas so looking to do the same in Philly. Not looking for gut reno's but up for properties that that could use some elbow grease and my design background.

Areas that seem of interest to me: 

Port Richmond

Frankford

Kensington

Germantown

Brewerytown

Looking to connect and brainstorm with:

• New Yorkers who are investing in Philadelphia

• Local Philly investors who who know the

• Real estate agents

 • Anyone else who want to exchange info and ideas for future collaborations.

Looking forward to joining the vibrant and knowledgeable crowd here on BP>

Thanks all!

Cal