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Updated over 8 years ago, 05/09/2016

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Christian Scully
  • Mortgage Loan Originator
  • Providence, RI
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New to BP, New to Investing, Planning first Home Purchase

Christian Scully
  • Mortgage Loan Originator
  • Providence, RI
Posted

Hi Bigger Pockets community,

I'm excited to learn from this community of real estate professionals and enthusiasts. I'm 26, a small business owner, currently renting an apartment in a multifamily house, but researching and planning to purchase my own multifamily, begin my real estate investing portfolio and live rent-free. I look forward to joining in the conversation and learning from everybody here. 

Best,

Christian

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Jerry Padilla
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  • Rochester, NY
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Jerry Padilla
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Replied

@Christian Scully

Welcome to the site! House hacking with a MFR is a great way to start. Make sure to set up your keyword search. I see you are from Providence, RI. Other investors in your area, will chime in soon.

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Dave Visaya
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  • Audio Engineer and Investor
  • Cebu City, Cebu
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Dave Visaya
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Hey @Christian Scully, welcome to the site! It's great to have you here. Feel free to ask any questions in the forums. Seeya around!

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    Dimas Espejo
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    • Orlando, FL
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    Dimas Espejo
    • Investor
    • Orlando, FL
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    Welcome to BP @Christian Scully. You are definitely on the right track.

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    Jill DeWit
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    Jill DeWit
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    Congratulations @Christian Scully on planing your own purchase. BP is the right place to plan on making that happen! At BP, you can connect with other real estate investors while getting the information you need to get deals done correctly. Once again, congratulations and I wish you all the best.

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    Tyler Leonard
    • Rental Property Investor
    • Providence, RI
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    Tyler Leonard
    • Rental Property Investor
    • Providence, RI
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    Hi Christian, 

    I'm from Rhode Island as well and recently started investing multifamilys this year. I have grown my portfolio to 56 units to date so I'm happy to provide you with some advice on purchasing your first one.   

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    David Sisson
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    • Providence, RI
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    David Sisson
    • Architect
    • Providence, RI
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    @Christian Scully, we should meet up to discuss potential opportunities for collaboration. @Tyler Leonard I'd love to hear from you too - similar needs as Christian, but for investment, not owner-occupied. 

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    Christian Scully
    • Mortgage Loan Originator
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    Christian Scully
    • Mortgage Loan Originator
    • Providence, RI
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    @Tyler Leonard and @David Sisson , would love to meet for a drink and chat. Tyler, I'm very interested in hearing about your experience this year and certainly your first purchase. I appreciate the offer for advice. 

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    Fred Grant
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    Fred Grant
    • Investor
    • Woonsocket, RI
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    Congratulations on making the decision to move from being a renter to an owner. 

    Have you decided yet whether or not you want to be an owner / occupier for you first purchase and where in RI you would like to purchase?